Areas of Practice
Conference Speaking
Butterworth’s Wills and Probate Conference on the transferable nil rate band
Personal Finance Society Seminar on nil rate band planning
Presented a series of courses for IIR/IBC on Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning
Publications
Co-author of the STEP manual on Financial Services (Trusts & Estate Planning)
Co-author of STEP’s manual for the Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients
Writer for Tolley Guidance and Lexis PSL on inheritance tax aspects of lifetime planning, trusts and Wills
Memberships
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Law Society’s Capital Taxes Sub-Committee
Education & Qualification
University of Hull
Qualified as a solicitor in 1993
Recommended by Emma
Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley comments in TheWealthNet and eprivateclient on the importance of coordinating advice for ultra-high net worth families with interests across multiple jurisdictions. The article explores how the role of family offices is evolving beyond traditional tax and investment considerations, with increasing focus on stability, cybersecurity, healthcare, education and cross-border planning.
Read more 3 min read 10 Jun 2026 The realities of succession: why planning goes beyond taxAs the UK approaches a £5.5 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer, what does this really mean for families beyond financial planning? In Mayfair Times, Partners Hayden Bailey and Nicola Bushby reflect on the long-term nature of this shift and why, in practice, “the challenge is never just legal” when managing succession and disputes.
Read more 2 min read 04 Jun 2026 Clare Stirzaker, Emily Brand and Nicola Bushby to speak at TL4 HNW Private Client Advisory and Litigation ForumNext week in Versailles, Partners, Clare Stirzaker, Emily Brand and Nicola Bushby will be speaking at the TL4 HNW Private Client Advisory and Litigation Forum on 10–12 June. For its 3rd annual conference, Clare will join a panel discussion titled ‘The Global Race for Philanthropic Capital’ alongside Ed Powles and Joe Crome. Emily and Nicola will be joined by fellow speaker and host Rupert Ticehurst to discuss the panel ‘Stepmoms – Why do they have a bad reputation, and is conflict with children from a first marriage inevitable?’
Read more 3 min read 03 Jun 2026 A shift in land investment: growing interest in English vineyardsIn a recent Telegraph article exploring alternatives to buy-to-let investment, buy-to-let returns face are increasing pressure, with investors turning to English vineyards as an alternative. In this article, Partner and Head of Residential Property, Saskia Arthur comments on how improving UK climate conditions and rising demand for English wine are driving interest, though success requires a long-term, hands-on approach and diversified income streams.
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