Christopher Walker

Partner, Private Client

Specialisms & expertise

Tax planning
Wills
Trusts
The administration of estates
Power of Attorney.

Client stories & examples of work

Advising UK resident and non-domiciled clients on a range of personal matter, including all aspects of inheritance tax and capital gains tax, including arrangements to minimise potential tax liabilities
Estate planning, including the preparation of wills and advice relating to lifetime gifts
Advising on the creation, administration and termination of trusts, including tax implications
Post-death tax planning, particularly involving Deeds of Variation
Business protection planning for entrepreneurs.

Achievements & other appointments

Christopher is a member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Planning.

The top ranked Private Client team is ranked highly in the South East of England by The Legal 500, an independent guide to UK law firms. The team has also been named by Private Client Practitioner magazine in its list of the ‘Top 25 Law Firms’.

Profile

Christopher studied law at John Moores University, Liverpool and graduated in 1980. He qualified as a solicitor in October 1983. Christopher joined us from a prominent client firm on the South Coast and has experience gained from both London and South East firms.

Quick efficient knowledgeable. No fuss.

Client

I have been advised by Chris many times in the past and have always been completely satisfied with his experience, knowledge and commitment.

Client

Chris Walker always provides a service second to none.

Client

Because I have known and respected Chris Walker for many years, and consider him to be quite excellent in his field. His advice is crisp and to the point, and he is easy to deal with. All in all, he is a "very nice chap" and always a pleasure to talk to.

Client

Very relevant advice, with great clarity of thought.

Client

Helpful and efficient and creative.

Client

Christopher is ranked in The Legal 500 as ‘goes the extra mile’ for clients. Christopher is also top ranked by Chambers UK and is described by sources as "superb" and "fantastic" and is highlighted for his "excellent technical ability.

Client

Tax expert Christopher Walker is 'very approachable and always provides clear, unambiguous advice'.

The Legal 500 2019

The advice I received was excellent, well delivered, and I have 100% confidence in Chris and his opinion.

Clients

Highly efficient and extremely pleasant to deal with.

Client

I cannot thank you enough for your very kind and helpful meeting with us last week before my neuro surgery to put my long neglected affairs in better order. I am so grateful for your calm expert guidance which freed me to concentrate on the operation with such calm and positivity. I am also very happy with the outcome of my Will and Letter of Wishes which, whilst I understand are not legally binding, very clearly set out my wishes. It was also very good to have a Lasting Power of attorney drafted.