Job Title
Partner & Deputy Head of Private Client
Direct Number
Email Address
Fax
01903 229172
Department/s
Wills, Trusts and Probate Services
Gema West
Overview
I am the Deputy Head of the Private Client Department and a Partner.
I have the benefit of experience within all areas of private client whilst specialising in Wills and Powers of Attorney. Clients can benefit from my logical, sound and sensitive manner dealing with potentially complex family situations, such as second marriages, unmarried couples and estranged family relationships. I can also advise on complex situations which clients may have not considered, such as business assets and beneficiaries who are reliant on benefits or are disabled.
Qualifications
- Fellow of Institute of Legal Executives in June 2008
- Graduate Diploma in law in July 2011
- Legal Practice Course distinction in July 2013
- LLB Bachelor of law degree in August 2013
Areas of Expertise
- Wills
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Administration of Estate
Memberships
- The Law Society
- Association of Lifetime Lawyers
- Dementia Friend
Client Testimonials
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“Good communication and expertise. Gema + the team somehow found the right balance between nudging me for instructions and leaving me alone!”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“Gema cared that I fully understood and that I was important to her”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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Q – What do you want and expect from your Solicitor?
A – Good advice, patience, helpful – understanding – all of which I had from GemaClient Feedback | Gema West | Wills & Powers of Attorney
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“I felt I Had Gema’s full attention, for what was a routine/simple job”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“Gema came to our home punctually and well prepared. We have been impressed on the value and time she gave to us as new clients. She was recommended to us by a friend of our Daughter”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“Having my Will drawn up is my only experience but this whole experience was excellent, especially under the difficult circumstances of Covid 19.
I feel valued and important to the firm. Thank you for making the whole process so easy. “Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“Received a very personal service from someone who cared”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“Thank you for your excellent service during this crisis.”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“Treated us as individual and gave us time to express our thoughts and concerns. Suggestions were practical and relevant. No complaints… very satisfied. Your service was a marked improvement on our dealings with another firm. Appreciated the regular updates and feedback. Have passed on our satisfaction to a friend
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“Have the presence to make one very welcome and put at ease very quickly. Understanding and grasping the situation, Don’t let standards drop”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for handling my mums affairs with just diligence and sensitivity. She can’t speak highly enough of you”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“Felt I was important to the person I dealt with. I was given sound advice and treated with kindness and respect”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“A big thank you for making the setting up of POAs and re-writing our Wills so stress free. All correspondence has been clear and easy to understand.
Your progress reports have been very helpful”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“Thank you for your help and assistance in the drafting and signing of our new wills. We really appreciate your swift response to our request for help and the kind and professional approach that you have provided.”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“Gema was polite and on time that’s a bonus in today’s world. Very efficient extremely responsive. Gema in our opinion is an asset to Bennett Griffin.”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“In difficult times the efficiency was excellent and much appreciated by an ageing brain. Your understanding and efficiency was much appreciated”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client
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“They were very good at making appointments during the Covid lockdown and kept me informed of everything by telephone and email despite the restricted working hours.”
Client Feedback | Gema West | Private Client