Chadwick Lawrence strengthens wills and probate team

Northern law firm Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors has expanded its wills and probate team with the appointment of solicitors Helena Wong and Tom Grice.
Helena Wong joins the firm as a solicitor specialising in probate matters, including taxable and non-taxable estates, as well as wills and lasting powers of attorney.

Helena brings a strong blend of international and UK experience, having completed her law degree at The University of Hong Kong, a globally recognised top 25 law school, and qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong in 2019. She later relocated to the UK, qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2023 via the SQE route.

She has experience working within the private client team of a well-regarded national firm, where she focused predominantly on high-net-worth individuals and complex, cross-jurisdictional estates. Her experience includes handling estates valued between £1 million and £5 million, preparing lasting powers of attorney, and supporting on complex wills and trust structures in a calm and client-focused manner.

Helena was attracted to Chadwick Lawrence due to its accessible approach to legal services, diverse client base, and strong workplace culture, having been recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work (2024). She will be based in the firm’s Leeds office.

Tom Grice joins the firm with over ten years of experience in private client work. He specialises in wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate, estate administration, and estate planning.

Tom holds a law degree from The University of Bradford and completed his Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School. He qualified as a solicitor in 2016 and has since worked across a number of firms throughout Yorkshire. His experience includes managing residential conveyancing teams, as well as serving as partner and head of private client at his previous firm.
His move to Chadwick Lawrence marks the next step in his career, allowing him to focus on delivering high-quality, client-centred legal advice tailored to individual needs—an aspect of the role he considers most important. Tom will be based in the firm’s Wakefield office.

Sarah Power, partner said: “We are delighted to welcome Helena and Tom to the firm. Helena’s international background and experience with complex, high-value estates, combined with Tom’s extensive knowledge of private client work and strong track record in Yorkshire, make them excellent additions to the wills and probate team.

“Their shared commitment to delivering a high standard of client care aligns perfectly with our values, and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to develop their careers with us.”
To find out more about Chadwick Lawrence, visit: www.chadwicklawrence.co.uk.