Peter Jeffreys - Partner
"Peter Jeffreys focuses his practice on legacy administration and wins praise from his clients for his finely balanced approach: 'he strives to achieve what is needed for his clients without upsetting people and putting too many noses out of joint.' "
Chambers UK 2010
" 'Top quality advice'...The practice is pre-eminent in legacy and contentious probate work and this is a field it has truly made its own...The 'highly pragmatic and diplomatic' Peter Jeffreys acts for a number of household names."
Chambers UK 2009
Peter Jeffreys is a Partner in our Charity Legacy Team. He specialises in charity legacy administration and the resolution of problem estates for charities. He also acts for charities in
Court of Protection cases. Peter has a special interest in dealing with cases of Probate fraud for charities.
Peter’s background in Private Client work means he is uniquely well placed to advise charities on complex and problematic Will cases. His combination of practical experience and a sensitive approach are much in demand.
Chambers UK 2010 lists Peter as a leader in the South West (Band 1).
Peter qualified in 1991, and joined Wilsons as a Partner from his previous firm Henmans in 2004. He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the Charity Law Association. He is a regular lecturer on charity-related issues and delivers courses on Wills, Probate and Charity Law for legal and other professionals.
Outside work, Peter is a keen singer, and a Deputy Lay Vicar at Salisbury Cathedral.
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Contact Information
- Telephone: 01722 427758
- Email: peter.jeffreys@wilsonslaw.com
