JULIE JEWERS - Julie is deputy head of the Firm's Private Client Department and leads the Wills Trusts and Probate Team, specialising in advising the elderly, Wills, Probate, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters. Julie became a Director on Berwins' incorporation in 2009. Her commitment to her clients led to her being a finalist in the Ackrill Media Awards 'Employee of the Year' category in 2008. Under Julie's leadership her Team was once again recognised in 2010's Legal 500. Julie is also member of the Society for Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Under Julie's leadership her Team was once again recognised in 2010's Legal 500. Julie is currently on maternity leave.

JOHN BARRETT - John has practiced in Harrogate since 1975. He was a partner in Myers & Co from 1977 and became a partner in Berwins in May 2002 when the two firms merged. He is now a consultant in the firm's Private Client Team dealing with Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Tax planning. John has a further speciality in advising agricultural clients and has been praised for "getting into the mind set of the farmer". The quality of John's work is highly rated in the area, particularly in relation to tax planning where he has saved Berwins' clients hundreds of thousands of pounds. John is a long standing member of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and is a Trustee of St Michael's Hospice, Harrogate. John is highly regarded for his clarity of thought and expression, giving clear explanations of complex matters for the benefit of clients.

GARETH MARLAND - Gareth qualified as a Solicitor in July 2007 following a previous career as an engineer and joined Berwins in June 2008. During training Gareth gained experience in property and litigation work as well as private client matters. Now specialising in private client matters he advises on Wills, Probate and elderly client matters. Gareth is a member of the Society for Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the Law Society Probate Section. Gareth is also a member of our Agricultural Team having gained experience in this area advising farmers in the Yorkshire Wolds. When not at work Gareth is most likely to be found camping, hiking, kayaking, ski mountaineering or in a jazz bar.

CLAUDETTE MILLER - Claudette joined Berwins in 2003 and assists in the administration of deceased estates. Claudette's clients comment on her calm helpful efficiency. Claudette has worked in the development of the Firm's systems in this and other areas in order to improve the quality of service which the Firm seeks to provide.