DDI: 01423 724629
M: 07540 106750
E: alison.walker@raworths.co.uk
Alison advises on all aspects of wills, trusts and wider succession issues for individuals and families. Alison also deals with the administration of complex estates, particularly those involving business property and overseas property.
Prior to joining Raworths, she qualified into the corporate tax department at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer before becoming a Chartered Tax Advisor and working as a solicitor in corporate tax advising on corporate, fund and property taxation, and VAT. This previous experience gives her an understanding of different business and acquisition structures and corporate documents, and is invaluable in advising our owner-managed business clients on capital and business tax planning. Alison also advises on stamp duty, stamp duty land tax, partnerships and offshore structures.
Alison is a ranked individual in the current edition of Chambers High Net Worth Guide and the team is ranked Band 1 for York, Hull and Surrounds and also National Leaders (outside London) categories.
The Trusts, Wills and Estate team won the Chambers HNW Awards 2024 Out of London Practice of the Year category.
Professional Memberships and Associations
Member of the Yorkshire STEP committee
Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation and Stamp Taxes Practitioners Group
Member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Ranked by Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024
Ranked in Legal 500 UK 2024 “Next Generation Partner”
Background
Joined Raworths: 2015
Education: Somerville College, Oxford (MChem, Chemistry) and Nottingham Law School
Previous roles: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Pinsent Masons LLP
Born: London
Qualified as a Solicitor: 2004
Alison is super clever and technical, but easy to get along with.
“…brings twelve years’ corporate tax experience to her role in the private client team”
Legal 500 UK 2024
“Raworths show great knowledge and project management, then drive that knowledge into action.”
“Alison is top-notch, she explains the issues, listens and gives practical support.”
Chambers HNW 2023
