Jessica Woollard
Senior Associate
Private Client & Tax
+44 (0) 20 7079 8216
email Jessica
download vcard
Areas of Practice
Memberships
ConTrA (Contentious Trusts Association)
STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)
Education & Qualification
University of Leeds
Qualified as a solicitor in 2020 and trained with Boodle Hatfield
Recommended by Jessica
In the Trust and Estates Law & Tax Journal, Associates, Jessica Woollard and Alexandra Hirst revisit 1975 Act claims and financial remedies on divorce.
Read more 5 min read 06 Oct 2026 Lasting Powers of Attorney, liberty and the right forum: reflections on the Sir Ranulph Fiennes reportsThe recent coverage surrounding Sir Ranulph Fiennes has shone a spotlight on complex questions of mental capacity, personal autonomy and deprivation of liberty. Nicola Bushby and Alex Gamble examine what the law says about Lasting Powers of Attorney, who can make decisions when capacity is lost, and the role of the Court of Protection in resolving disputes.
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 3 min read 08 May 2026 5 misconceptions around BPR changes and minority shareholdersDoes retaining control really mean minority shareholders won’t change the way a business is run? In Accountancy Today, Private Wealth Senior Associate, James Woods‑Davison outlines five common misconceptions and explains how legal protections, governance, and dispute risks often challenge assumptions around control, confidentiality, and financial exposure once minority shareholders are introduced following the April 2026 BPR changes.
Read more