David Wells

Partner

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David is the firm’s Managing Partner, a role held since 2015, having joined Bailey Smailes in 2007. David is a very experienced Private Client Solicitor, with over 15 years of specialism. He can advise on complex Wills, Tax Planning, Trusts and Estate Administration. In addition, David can assist with Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters. Whilst attending Manchester University, David studied Theology, graduating in 1999 before undertaking legal studies. David is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and was also awarded the mark of distinction in the further STEP qualification Advanced Certificate in Will preparation. He is also a full professional member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) and The Ecclesiastical Law Society. David is a Governor of a local special needs secondary school and part of the team which won the National Governing Body Award.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 320508

  • Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 22 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

David is the firm’s Managing Partner, a role held since 2015, having joined Bailey Smailes in 2007. David is a very experienced Private Client Solicitor, with over 15 years of specialism. He can advise on complex Wills, Tax Planning, Trusts and Estate Administration. In addition, David can assist with Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters. Whilst attending Manchester University, David studied Theology, graduating in 1999 before undertaking legal studies. David is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and was also awarded the mark of distinction in the further STEP qualification Advanced Certificate in Will preparation. He is also a full professional member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) and The Ecclesiastical Law Society. David is a Governor of a local special needs secondary school and part of the team which won the National Governing Body Award.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 320508

  • Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 22 years

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  • Bailey Smailes

    Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

    Until October 2019

  • Bailey Smailes

    Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

    Until Present

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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

6-8 New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP

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Excellent quality of work

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Excellent service. Honest and reliable.. Will always use this firm.

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