Andrew Quaintance
 AMQCBRY@aol.com
Services Private
Client
Following his Honours degree in Law at the
University of Sheffield, Andrew qualified as a solicitor in
1983 and during his 26 years of practice, he has worked for
several firms, including 15 years when he ran his own
sole practice in Birmingham. He has wide experience in a
number of legal areas, but for the last 11 years has
specialised in the non-contentious field.
He has been involved in industry and in private practice as a
solicitor and also in training and consultancy. His particular
speciality at the present time includes wills, lasting powers of
attorney (and dealing with complex applications to the Public
Guardianship Office), inheritance tax planning, trusts, and the
administration of estates. He also has experience as a solicitor in
offering independent financial advice culminating in his taking and
passing the relevant financial planning certificates that are
recognised industry-wide. This has been particularly useful in his
specialist field given the wide diversity and complexity of the
financial products on the market. He also has a particular interest
in tax matters. This is a particularly useful skill at the present
time when Government legislation is increasingly complex. Clients
often find themselves confused by the sheer volume of legislation
which affects their affairs, especially at difficult times
following the loss of a loved one. Andrew recognises that these
matters need to be handled sensitively but also in a professional
and thorough manner, and he is happy to discuss the various steps
involved with the Client in detail at the outset of each matter and
address any concerns that the Client may have.
Andrew and his wife have three children, the eldest of whom is
married.
He is more than happy to visit Clients in
their own homes where they are more comfortable. His
day-to-day contact with clients is largely via email and this has
proved to work very successfully for the eight years that Andrew
has worked for the Firm.
His main interests apart from work are fine art,
football and good wine. Andrew is also actively involved in his
local church and on the PCC.
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