Rachel Tunnicliffe

Rachel Tunnicliffe

Senior Partner and Head of Private Client Services - Trusts, Wills and Estates

Biography

Rachel is widely recognised as one of the most respected and influential private client lawyers in Yorkshire. As Senior Partner and Head of Private Client Services, Rachel combines exceptional technical expertise with the ability to build deep, long-standing relationships, often advising several generations of the same family and providing a “virtual private office” service.

Rachel provides strategic advice to high net worth individuals, families and business owners including structures to manage and pass on wealth and businesses in tax efficient and family-appropriate ways. This frequently involves family charters, family investment companies and trusts. Rachel often guides on philanthropy where this is a key focus for individuals and families.

Rachel acts as a trustee for many private trusts and a small number of charities, and also advises professional and lay trustees on their duties.

Specialist Expertise

  • Trusts, Wills and Estates
  • Philanthropy
  • Family Businesses and Succession

Credentials & Recognition

  • Ranked in Chambers HNW
  • Leading Partner in Legal 500 UK
  • Member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
  • Qualified as a Solicitor: 1993

Client Testimonials

She’s sharp, clever and articulate but empathetic and fully approachable at the same time.

Chambers HNW 2026

Recognition & Memberships

Legal 500 UK 2026 Leading partner
Tunnicliffe, Rachel

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