Andrew Jackson announces another key appointment: Private client partner, George Lyall, joins law firm

With over 40 years’ experience in advising high net worth individuals alongside their private and charitable trusts, George has particular expertise in capital tax and estate planning. 

He has vast experience of advising high net worth individuals, having spent nearly 25 years as a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson.  

George, who joins Andrew Jackson from private investment office Traditum, initially qualified as a Scottish solicitor before joining global firm EY, where he qualified as a chartered accountant. 

He has extensive charity experience and is a Trustee of the Shears Charitable Foundation, which provides grants to organisations and projects in the areas of community development, environmental, sustainable development and health & welfare and culture, primarily across the north east of England.

George, who has been STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners) qualified for 30 years and is a member of its worldwide council, said: - “It is great to be joining a progressive firm with such a substantial pedigree, as it celebrates its 150th year, and to be appointed as a partner in the highly regarded tax and trusts practice. 

"I'm really looking forward to working in the York office and across Yorkshire and continuing to build on the work I have established in recent years."

Richard Hoare, partner and head of private client services at Andrew Jackson, added: -“George has built an outstanding reputation as a specialist in his field and I am delighted to welcome him to our private client practice as part of our strategic plan for growth in this area. I know that George’s commitment, knowledge and wealth of expertise will be most welcomed by our clients, as we continue to aim for providing advice of the highest quality, which is consistently recognised in our client feedback.”