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Gardner Leader LLP Gardner Leader LLP

Penny Wright

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Penny is a Partner at Gardner Leader and Head of the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team. Penny qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and has wide-ranging experience of acting for individuals in relation to their Wills, estate planning, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and inheritance tax planning. Penny also has a particular interest in philanthropy and charity law. Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Experience As a member of the Inheritance Protection Team, Penny helps her clients with estate planning, including Wills and inheritance tax advice; mental capacity issues and Court of Protection matters; preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney; establishing and advising on trusts; dealing with probate and administration of estates. Penny regularly contributes articles to journals and speaks at seminars and other events on these issues. Charity Law Experience Penny advises charities on all aspects of charity law, including compliance with the requirements of the Charities Act and the expectations of the Charity Commission. Penny also helps people wanting to establish new charities, with advice about the appropriate structure for the charity, drafting governing documents, complying with the public benefit requirements, and applying to the Charity Commission for registration. Her wide-ranging experience includes forming new charities; advising charity trustees on their duties and responsibilities; dealing with permanent endowment; drafting policies and advising on governance matters; handling constitutional changes and mergers. Penny provides charity trustee training, contributes articles to journals and speaks at seminars and other events.

Gardner Leader LLP Gardner Leader LLP

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 193565

  • Based in Newbury, Berkshire

  • Licensed for 26 years

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Gardner Leader LLP Gardner Leader LLP

Penny is a Partner at Gardner Leader and Head of the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team. Penny qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and has wide-ranging experience of acting for individuals in relation to their Wills, estate planning, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and inheritance tax planning. Penny also has a particular interest in philanthropy and charity law. Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Experience As a member of the Inheritance Protection Team, Penny helps her clients with estate planning, including Wills and inheritance tax advice; mental capacity issues and Court of Protection matters; preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney; establishing and advising on trusts; dealing with probate and administration of estates. Penny regularly contributes articles to journals and speaks at seminars and other events on these issues. Charity Law Experience Penny advises charities on all aspects of charity law, including compliance with the requirements of the Charities Act and the expectations of the Charity Commission. Penny also helps people wanting to establish new charities, with advice about the appropriate structure for the charity, drafting governing documents, complying with the public benefit requirements, and applying to the Charity Commission for registration. Her wide-ranging experience includes forming new charities; advising charity trustees on their duties and responsibilities; dealing with permanent endowment; drafting policies and advising on governance matters; handling constitutional changes and mergers. Penny provides charity trustee training, contributes articles to journals and speaks at seminars and other events.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 193565

  • Based in Newbury, Berkshire

  • Licensed for 26 years

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  • Gardner Leader LLP

    Partner

    Until Present

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  • English

Contact

01635 508080
p.wright@gardner-leader.co.uk
www.gardner-leader.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

White Hart House, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BA

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    Antonio

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    Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney

    We contacted Gardner Leader Solicitors, amongst other aspects, following the positive reviews they had received Huge thank you to Penny Wright for being so professional, helpful, welcoming, understanding, polite and for handling so well with our legal matters One of us doesn’t speak perfect English, even so Penny Wright showed excellent communication skills and knowledge of every aspect of the law that may apply in a particular situation Great attention to detail and very rapid responses to emails Penny Wright gave us invaluable support and completed the work quickly Our first meeting happens on Monday at 12 pm and on the following Friday morning we were able to flight back home as scheduled Also, a big thanks to Megan Jack, support assistant, for showing great dedication and commitment to the customers, after all Megan was our first good impression Having said that, we highly recommend Gardner Leader Solicitors to everyone, no matter what the issue is and without hesitation Joana & Antonio

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    Thank you for leaving this excellent review for Penny Wright and Megan Jack. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise to our Inheritance Protection Solicitors.

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    At difficulty time found Penny sympathetic and helpful

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    Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto Penny Wright and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors team in our Newbury office.

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    Barbara

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    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    As satisfied above we felt that everything was dealt with so professionally, we also felt that we were looked after. A fantastic company to deal with. Thank you!

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    We greatly appreciate these kind words and have passed your message directly onto Penny Wright and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors. Thank you again.

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    NancyM

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    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    We contacted Gardner and Leader as we had prepare our UK Wills and POA which in return has to synchronise with our USA Wills and OA. Penny was exceedingly thorough, helpful and patient. We would recommend her services to anyone who is looking for help in this area.

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    We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with Penny Wright and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors. Do not hesitate to contact Penny or our Newbury office if you require any guidance in the future.

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    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    Service excellent, staff were great. Greatly satisfied!

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    Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto Penny Wright and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors team in our Newbury office.

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    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    We required a lasting power of attorney but did not know where to start. We appreciated Penny Wright, she explained everything including the process clearly.

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