Solicitor at Bailey Smailes
Ian Holmes
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 99556
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.
6 New North Parade, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5JP
Licensed for 50 years
Practice Areas
Agriculture, Housing & Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Commercial Property
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 70%
- Commercial Property 5%
- Housing & Property 20%
- Agriculture 5%
2 Client Reviews
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About Ian Holmes
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.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Ian Holmes
Address
Bailey Smailes
6 New North Parade
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 5JP
Phone 01484435543
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/10/73
23/11/21
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
SRA-approved manager - Partner
Bailey Smailes
?-01-10-2019
SRA-approved manager - Partner
Bailey Smailes
?-present
Value for money
Fantastic
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Calls and emailed returned promptly
Kept update on the progress of my matter
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