Penny Wright
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 193565
Penny is a Partner in the Inheritance Protection 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. Inheritance Protection 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.
White Hart House, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BA
Licensed for 24 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate, Charities, Money & Tax, Company & Commercial
- Charities 2%
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 98%
41 Client Reviews
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About Penny Wright
Penny is a Partner in the Inheritance Protection 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. Inheritance Protection 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.
Languages Spoken: English
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/11/99
20/07/23
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Partner
Gardner Leader
?-present
Wills, Trusts and Probate
I was very impressed from the start with your service and Penny Wright sorted everything!
Solicitor named in this review: Penny Wright
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 15 February, 2024
Hi Ruth, we greatly appreciate these kind words and have passed your message directly onto Penny Wright. Thank you again.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
We have used GL for both selling a house and making a Will. Both times they were very approachable, efficient and thorough. I would recommend!
Solicitor named in this review: Penny Wright
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 15 February, 2024
Thank you for sharing the experience you had with Penny Wright and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors. This is very much appreciated and we are glad that you are happy with the service you received.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
Very helpful that Penny came to our home to assist.
Solicitor named in this review: Penny Wright
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 05 February, 2024
We are thrilled that you were happy with the service both Penny Wright and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors provided.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Gardner Leader were most helpful in addressing a concern around our constitution. Their advice enabled me to settle this issue.
Solicitor named in this review: Penny Wright
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 13 November, 2023
Hi Joe, thank you for sharing this review for Penny Wright. We are glad the advice Penny gave helped resolve your matter.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
The team at GL provided outstanding service and were professional, efficient and pro active throughout. Keeping us informed of every stage!
Solicitor named in this review: Penny Wright
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 11 October, 2023
Hi Geri, thank you for leaving this review for Penny Wright and our Inheritance Protection team. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Penny.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
100% recommended service from start to finish
Solicitor named in this review: Penny Wright
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 03 October, 2023
Thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are so pleased you were happy with the service our Inheritance Protection Solicitors and Penny provided.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Excellent advice which had assisted me in planning to set up charity!
Solicitor named in this review: Penny Wright
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 26 September, 2023
Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto Penny and our Solicitors in our Newbury office.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
We would a fundamental rewriting of our Wills and to set up lasting powers of attorney (LPAs). Penny Wright dealt with these matters clearly and professionally and I would not hesitate to recommend her and Gardner Leader.
Solicitor named in this review: Penny Wright
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 26 September, 2023
We appreciate your review for Penny Wright in our Newbury office. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to Penny and our Solicitors in the Inheritance Protection team.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Helpful, friendly, efficient and to the point!
Solicitor named in this review: Penny Wright
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 30 August, 2023
Hi Judith, thank you for leaving this review for Penny Wright and our Inheritance Protection team. We will be sure to pass on the kind words to Penny.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
Penny Wright was instrumental at setting up a family trust and dealt discreetly with two other firms to fulfill my requirements. An excellent service!
Solicitor named in this review: Penny Wright
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 05 July, 2023
We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with Penny Wright and our Inheritance Protection Solicitors. Do not hesitate to contact Penny Wright or our Newbury office if you require any guidance in the future.
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