Ian Holmes

Partner

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Ian is the Senior Partner at Bailey Smailes and Head of the Private Client team. He has considerable expertise and extensive knowledge on issues including Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney, as well as matters relating to Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax. With over 50 years’ experience in practice, Ian deals with a broad spectrum of complex matters on a day to day basis. He also has substantial knowledge in Agricultural issues, as well as Commercial and Residential Property transactions. Ian joined the firm in 1968, qualifying as a Solicitor in 1973. He became a Partner in 1974, albeit in one of the constituent firms, Smailes & Walker. Ian is accredited with STEP (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners). A keen golfer, Ian also enjoys Fine Art.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 99556

  • Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 52 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Ian is the Senior Partner at Bailey Smailes and Head of the Private Client team. He has considerable expertise and extensive knowledge on issues including Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney, as well as matters relating to Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax. With over 50 years’ experience in practice, Ian deals with a broad spectrum of complex matters on a day to day basis. He also has substantial knowledge in Agricultural issues, as well as Commercial and Residential Property transactions. Ian joined the firm in 1968, qualifying as a Solicitor in 1973. He became a Partner in 1974, albeit in one of the constituent firms, Smailes & Walker. Ian is accredited with STEP (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners). A keen golfer, Ian also enjoys Fine Art.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 99556

  • Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 52 years

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Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.7/5
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  • Bailey Smailes

    SRA-approved manager - Partner

    Until October 2019

  • Bailey Smailes

    SRA-approved manager - Partner

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • English

Opening hours

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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