Jessica Woollard
Senior Associate
Private Client & Tax
+44 (0) 20 7079 8216
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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
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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 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 3 min read 27 Aug 2025 James Woods-Davison speaks at the TL4 & ConTrA Private Client Summer SchoolThis Friday, Private Wealth Disputes Senior Associate, James Woods-Davison will be speaking at the TL4 & ConTrA Private Client Summer School in Cambridge. James will join Joanne Morse of Summit Trust International to lead a session on “Value-Driven Investing”. With its mix of expert-led sessions, practical workshops and informal networking, the event offers an invaluable opportunity for junior practitioners to develop their technical expertise and broaden their practice.
Read more 5 min read 01 Jul 2025 Modernising wills – A significant step, but work is still to be doneIn eprivateclient, Partner, Nicola Bushby explores the Law Commission’s Modernising Wills report, highlighting key proposals for reforming the law of wills, such as recognising electronic wills and adopting the test for capacity in lieu of the common law test. While progress is clear, concerns remain, especially around the rule revoking wills upon marriage.
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