Marlow’s The Burnside Partnership promotes Alison Craggs to partner

By Sam Pither

3 November 2022

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The Burnside Partnership, a specialist private client consultancy based in Marlow, has promoted Alison Craggs to Partner.

Alison, who was name a Legal 500 2023 ‘Rising Star’, joined the firm two years ago, having previously worked at both London and Oxford law firms.

Her experience in private client law spans more than 15 years, specializing in the preparation and registration of powers of attorney, the administration of estates and drafting tax-efficient wills. She has also been published in a number of journals including the Trusts and Estates Law & Tax Journal and Family Law Journal.

In addition to her core specialism, Alison has a proven record working with clients affected by dementia and disabilities. She is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly; the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends initiative; appears on the Alzheimer’s Research UK list of solicitors; and has presented at Mencap’s conferences on trusts for disabled people. She is also a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) as a recognised specialist in inheritance and successions planning.

Alison said: “The supportive culture at The Burnside Partnership where everyone’s career progression is valued was one of the key reasons I joined the firm. I am proud to be part of a firm which always goes the extra mile with clients and delivers empathetic, personal service.

“I am excited to be taking on this new role as a Partner and looking forward to helping to support our growing team.”

Alison is not the only one to be recognised by the Legal 500, with The Burnside Partnership also featuring in the illustrious list.

Managing Partner, Della Burnside, commented: “We are delighted to promote Alison to Partner after a sterling few years at the firm where she is hugely valued by her colleagues and clients.

“As a STEP Employer Partner, we’re passionate about supporting our team’s development and we look forward to continuing to invest in our next generation of talent as the firm evolves in response to growing client needs.”

Featured image: Alison Craggs, Partner at The Burnside Partnership. Credit: The Burnside Partnership

By Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.