Bio

Michael Alden is an SRA Regulated private wealth partner, head of the Private Wealth Division and member of the firm’s management board. Michael qualified in 1994 and specialises in acting for and advising landed estates, agricultural clients and entrepreneurs. He also advises on inheritance tax, trust formation and their on-going administration, the administration of complex estates including business and agricultural property as well as heritage property and works of art. Michael acts as a Court of Protection Deputy for a number of clients with impaired capacity. Prior to joining Ashfords, Michael was a Partner with Shoosmiths and, prior to that, he was a Partner with Freeth Cartwright LLP.