UK law firm Birketts has appointed industry veteran Penny Wotton to its private client advisory team. 

Before joining Birketts, Ms Wotton led the private client team at international City law firm Fieldfisher where she worked for more than 30 years, advising charities and private clients from a range of backgrounds, including royalty, ultra-high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs from around the world.

Ms Wotton has also advised numerous charities including regulatory bodies and charitable NHS trusts and provided guidance on charitable projects to a national sports organisation, a broadcaster, a major player i...