Ellie was appointed as Managing Partner at Wilkes in 2018 and also leads the Solihull Private Client team. With her dual focus on lifetime planning and post-death solutions, Ellie provides invaluable support regarding inheritance tax-related matters for private individuals and can support clients navigating complex estate issues. Specialising in drafting wills, Ellie has a particular focus on estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. Her collaborative efforts with the corporate team extend to assisting owner-managed businesses in inter-generational planning, offering practical solutions to optimise the transfer of assets to succeeding generations. Ellie’s proficiency further extends to the administration of trusts and estates, with a focus on high-value estates for clients across the Midlands and beyond.