Southampton: Moore Blatch strengthens private team

Leading law firm Moore Blatch has strengthened their private client team in Southampton with the appointment of Tom Mylott as senior solicitor to head the team.

Along with fellow solicitor Naomi Gagg, who joined the firm last September, the team offers individuals and businesses based in the Southampton area and beyond a range of services including:

Estate planning

Inheritance tax advice

Tax mitigation including business property reliefs

Will drafting

Business succession planning

Utilising UK trusts laws

Administration of estates

Court of Protection

Long term care

Mylott joins Moore Blatch from Lamport Bassitt, based in Southampton, where he was head of their wealth management department. Prior to that he worked at Addleshaw Goddard in Manchester and Allen & Overy. Mylott is also deputy chair of Solicitors for the Elderly Central and Southern region and a student member of STEP.

Helen Starkie, partner and head of wealth management, Moore Blatch, commented: “Southampton and its surrounding area has prospered considerably over recent years with many entrepreneurs thriving in our vibrant commercial community, equally the local environment, whether the Solent or the New Forest has attracted many people to the area, most of whom need tailored advice with managing their finances in the most appropriate manner. We are delighted to have an experienced wealth management lawyer heading our new operation in Southampton and expect considerable demand from individuals that are looking to protect their assets.”