B4 is delighted to announce that Gardner Leader has renewed its commitment to the B4 community as a Strategic Legal Partner for a further three years.
Since opening its Oxford office in Summertown following the acquisition of Addis Law in 2023, Gardner Leader has become an integral part of the Oxfordshire business community, providing expert legal advice to businesses and individuals while actively supporting the growth and success of fellow B4 members.
The Gardner Leader Oxford team covers a broad range of legal needs for Oxfordshire businesses and individuals. Robert Jobson specialises in wills, probate, trusts and inheritance tax planning. Legal 500-recommended and a STEP member, he acts as a trusted adviser on complex estate and succession matters, including high-value family trusts. Alongside him, Gail Vallis advises businesses on corporate transactions with a particular focus on the life sciences sector; Rosie Deller handles family law including divorce, financial matters and children issues; Cate Beavis manages all aspects of residential property; Phil Kouvaritakis specialises in criminal defence and dispute resolution; and Maddie Howson is a solicitor specialising in wills, probate and estate planning.
Robert Jobson, Partner in Gardner Leader’s Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team, said:
“I specialise in advising clients on inheritance tax planning. From April 2027, the value of pension funds will be brought within the scope of inheritance tax, making this one of the most significant changes in recent years. It is therefore greatly important to understand how this development may affect estates and to seek advice on the planning options available.
“We acquired Addis Law and opened our Summertown office in March 2023 and have been encouraged by the opportunities that have since emerged. Our involvement with B4 has been particularly valuable, with the network playing a key role in supporting the growth of our team and helping to establish our presence within the market. We are keen to continue building strong professional relationships with fellow Oxfordshire-based professionals and businesses, recognising the collaborative opportunities that exist within the wider regional ecosystem.”
Richard Rosser, CEO, B4, said:
“We are absolutely delighted that Gardner Leader has renewed its commitment to B4 as our Strategic Legal Partner for a further three years. The team has made a tremendous impact since joining the network, combining exceptional legal expertise with a genuine commitment to supporting the Oxfordshire business community. They have become trusted advisers to many of our members and are always willing to share their knowledge and experience. We look forward to continuing our partnership and helping Gardner Leader further strengthen its presence across the region.”
Gardner Leader is a leading regional law firm with offices across Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and the Thames Valley. With a team of over 200 legal professionals working across nine specialist practice areas, the firm advises businesses and individuals on everything from corporate transactions and employment to property, family and estate planning. Gardner Leader’s Oxford office is based at Prama House, 267 Banbury Road, and brings the full breadth of the firm’s expertise to the heart of Oxfordshire.
If you’re an Oxfordshire business or individual looking for expert legal advice, the Gardner Leader Oxford team would love to hear from you. Visit www.gardner-leader.co.uk or contact the team directly at r.jobson@gardner-leader.co.uk, g.vallis@gardner-leader.co.uk, r.deller@gardner-leader.co.uk, c.beavis@gardner-leader.co.uk, p.kouvaritakis@gardner-leader.co.uk or m.howson@gardner-leader.co.uk.