Private client law

In an ever-evolving world, blended families and complex asset holding structures are increasingly common. Our experienced and market-leading Private Client law team provide clients with pragmatic and tailored solutions to their estate and succession planning needs.

What EY private client law can do for you

Our Private Client law team take a proactive approach in assisting Irish and international individuals, families and family businesses in relation to all aspects of wealth planning, wills, trusts and succession planning and in collaboration with our EY Private Client tax team, can ensure that all planning is structured in a tax efficient manner having regard to the overall objectives of each individual client and their family.

At EY Law we understand the deeply personal nature of these matters and our experienced and market-leading team work closely with our clients to develop a bespoke plan which will provide practical, tailored solutions to our clients’ estate and succession planning needs. Ultimately, we want to provide our clients with peace of mind in respect of their future planning.

In collaboration with our colleagues in EY’s Private Client tax team, we are uniquely positioned to offer clients a streamlined, fully integrated legal and tax service. Our team also forms part of the larger EY Law Global network of over 90 law firms, unlocking the ability to provide our clients with advice in multiple jurisdictions.

In addition, our Private Client law team advises charitable bodies on all aspects of their establishment, structuring, governance and administration and advises individuals and corporates in relation to charitable giving.

Core Client Service Offerings

Our Private Client law services include advising on:

  • Wills
  • Estate and succession planning
  • Establishment and administration of trusts
  • Probate and administration of estates
  • Capacity issues – including advising on Enduring Powers of Attorney
  • Contentious trust and estate matters
  • Charity law, the establishment & administration of charities & charitable giving

The team

Andrea McNamara

Director, Private Client Law, EY Law Ireland
Private client lawyer and tax adviser. Passionate about building strong relationships with clients. Loves running and music.
Cork, IRL

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