Meet Our Team
In today’s world where corporates are prioritising automation over personal service, here at Whitworth Law we like to be different. We are a small friendly highly experienced team who prioritise communication and approachability over all else.
DAVID WHITWORTH
After studying classics at Oxford, David started his legal career in London followed by stints in Cheltenham and Cirencester. He settled in Bath over 17 years ago and worked for many years at Mowbray Woodwards where he was head of the Wills, Trusts and probate department.
In 2021 David decided to set up his own firm Whitworth Law, which has since gained an excellent reputation. David has a wealth of experience in Inheritance Tax planning, complex Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts and administering estates and applying for Grants of Probate.
David is a fully qualified member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), an international body of lawyers, accountants and other professionals who are specialists in inheritance and succession planning. David is also a member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers which is a national association of solicitors who specialise in older client law and of the Law Society’s Private Client Section.
Outside of work David is a passionate conservationist, gardener, hen and beekeeper, traveller, historian and walker – the latter ideally with a dog at heel (or not!)
SAMANTHA TAYLOR – Senior Associate
Samantha is a specialist in probate and estate administration. With over 10 years’ experience, Samantha deals with a variety of estates, including high net worth and those of a more complex nature.
Samantha graduated from Cardiff University with a first class honours degree and before joining Whitworth Law, she worked at Stone King and Mowbray Woodwards in Bath. In October 2016 she completed her post-graduate diploma in law and became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. Samantha is also a member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers.
Samantha enjoys spending time with her two young children, family and friends. She enjoys reading, travelling and especially loves to explore new places.
Samantha offers free phone consultations to talk through the estate administration process and answer questions you may have surrounding probate.
JENNY DAVIES – Executive Personal Assistant
Jenny has extensive experience supporting senior leaders and is passionate about driving change to make a business as efficient as possible. As well as supporting David, Jenny manages many aspects of the operational side of the business, including compliance, communications, marketing, bookkeeping, finance and HR.
Before embarking on a career as an Executive Assistant Jenny worked in marketing and public relations for 15 years – mainly working for the third sector, including Alzheimer’s Society, PDSA and Beacon.
In 2023 Jenny completed the Pitman’s Executive Personal Assistant Diploma, achieving a distinction.
Jenny is a busy mum of two and in her spare time enjoys swimming, writing, going out for meals and taking advantage of her National Trust Membership.
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