The wealth protection team at law firm Shoosmiths has been given a further boost with the appointment of partner Rachael Brook, a specialist in the farming and equine sectors, and Robert Nieri, an experienced charity lawyer.

Ms Brook has significant experience in the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and lifetime tax efficient succession planning including the difficult issue of diversification for farming businesses. She has acted for attorneys and Court of Protection deputies, managing complex client financial affairs. She is also regularly appointed as a professional attorney, executor and trustee and deals with...