Jerry Barnes is named Chairman of Smith & Williamson’s Landed Estates team

Smith & Williamson has announced that Bristol-based Jerry Barnes has been appointed as the new Chairman of its Landed Estates team.

Jerry also leads Bristol’s Family Office team, and he specialises in assisting clients with all aspects of inherited wealth and landed estates, particularly when it comes to wealth protection and succession planning. In addition, Jerry is Chairman of the Bristol and North Somerset Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Committee.

Jerry commented: “I am excited to be chairing the team as we continue to work for numerous sizeable estates, both rural and urban, offering clients a deep understanding of their overall long and medium term strategies, and delivering proactive advice and services.”

Joss Dalrymplye, national head of private client tax services, said: “Landed Estates work is an important focus for Smith & Williamson, and we are delighted that Jerry will carry on its good work in his position as Chairman of the team.”

Jerry has been with Smith & Williamson since 20011. He was previously a partner with Saffery Champness, where he had worked for the previous 23 years.