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Trusts, probate and estates: contentious, PensionsMonday 7 February 2022

Leading Pensions and Trusts Junior Jennifer Seaman joins Wilberforce

Wilberforce Chambers is delighted to announce that Jennifer Seaman has joined our pensions and trusts teams, with effect from today, Monday 7th February 2022.

Jennifer is recommended as a leading junior by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, the latter of which notes she is: “Simply excellent. Very thorough, approachable and has excellent technical knowledge.

Brian Green QC (Head of Chambers) says, “We are delighted to welcome Jennifer as a member of Wilberforce Chambers. She adds further strength and depth to the pool of exceptional juniors practising in these fields in Chambers. We wish her every continuing success in her practice with us.”

Nicholas Luckman (Practice Director) says, “We are excited about Jennifer’s decision to join Wilberforce. Jennifer is an excellent addition to our pension and trust groups, and supports our long term commitment to deliver high-quality specialist advocacy, drafting and advisory services to our clients in these areas.

For further information in relation to Jennifer’s experience and expertise, please contact Nicholas Luckman (nluckman@wilberforce.co.uk) or Danny Smillie (dsmillie@wilberforce.co.uk).

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