Company
Position
Partner
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Landed Estate Lawyers
Location
Bristol
Advice type
Estate and succession planning
Legal - Real estate
Tax planning
Wealth structuring
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Landed estates
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Tom Hewitt
Spear’s Review
Tom Hewitt, a Bristol-based lawyer, began his career as a chartered surveyor before turning to law. In 1995 he joined Burges Salmon’s burgeoning private client and wealth structuring team, where he became a partner in 2004. He led the firm’s estates and land team for 11 years before returning to the partner position in 2025.
He advises HNWs and landed families on all aspects of complex trusts, wills, probate and capital tax issues. He has also experience in advising on succession matters and has previously helped with creating a private trust corporation for several family trusts.
Hewitt is active outside work as a member of the Professional Advisors to the International Art Market organisation. He is also part of the Country Land and Business Association.
Recommended 2025, Landed Estate Lawyers