Crane & Staples LLP

Crane & Staples LLP houses a team with ‘real interdisciplinary expertise’ across the full gamut of private client law, acting as a key contact for families, business owners, and public figures in the local area. David Bird leads the team in Welwyn Garden City, boasting particular strengths in the administration of high-value and complex estates, trust management, tax planning, and Court of Protection matters. Samantha Webb is a highly experienced private client solicitor and full STEP and SFE member, specialising in personal tax, trusts, and probate matters, including complex estate administration, inheritance tax planning, declarations of trust, and Court of Protection applications. She has particular expertise in cases involving agricultural assets and lifetime settlements.