Bournemouth: LA appoints new partner

Law firm Lester Aldridge LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of a new partner in their Trusts Tax & Wills team based in the Bournemouth office.

Jeremy Mills, a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners and a Notary Public, is joining the team following nearly 12 years (9 years as a partner) in the private client team of B P Collins, Gerrards Cross, which he led for the last two years. Mills was instrumental in his previous firm becoming regarded as one of the leading firms in the Thames Valley for the provision of trust, tax and wills services and is himself noted as a leader in the field in the Legal 500 directory..

As well as dealing with complex trusts and tax issues, Mills also has developed an expertise in Charity Law in which he is recognised as a specialist in the Legal Experts directory. Mills is a member of the Charity Law Association and the STEP Charities Special Interest Group.

Geoff Thomas, head of the Private Client group at LA commented: "I am delighted to welcome Jeremy to LA and in particular to the Tax, Trusts and Wills team. Jeremy’s wealth of expertise, in particular in the trust and tax arena, will add significantly to the team’s already high reputation with clients and fellow professionals alike. The team will now boast three individuals recognised nationally. The quality of the work undertaken by the team continues to grow and Jeremy’s skills will ensure that this trend continues."