Natalie Payne

Natalie Payne

Partner

Private Client

Natalie is a highly experienced private client solicitor who specialises in advising on complex domestic and international estates.

As a partner in the Private Client team, Natalie’s practice encompasses the creation and administration of Trusts, complex estate administration and powers of attorney.

With expertise gained since her call to the Bar in 2008, she handles complex domestic and international estates, focusing particularly on inheritance tax mitigation and lasting powers of attorney.

Having cross-qualified as a solicitor in 2010, Natalie brings a unique perspective to private client matters. She takes pride in supporting clients and their families through sensitive legal processes, combining technical expertise with genuine care.

As a former Head of Private Client at a central London firm, Natalie particularly excels in handling high-net-worth estates involving cross-border issues, property portfolios, and challenging family dynamics.

Awards

Natalie’s expertise has been consistently recognised by leading legal directories and industry awards. She is currently ranked as Up and Coming in the 2024 Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide.

She was recently Highly Commended for ‘Best Probate Lawyer of the Year’ at The Probate Industry Awards 2024 and for Lawyer of the Year – Wills & Probate at the Modern Law Private Client Awards 2024.

Qualifications & Memberships

Natalie is deeply committed to both professional excellence and community service. She serves as a trustee for Aoife’s Bubbles Charity and the Surrey Care Trust, alongside mentoring students from the University of Kent.

As an affiliate member of STEP and full member of Lifetime Lawyers, she maintains the highest standards of professional practice.

 

 

Experience

Estate planning for UHNW client

Advising a Ultra High Net Worth client on estate planning, including significant lifetime gifting to ensure their estate was protected from challenges whilst also working with other professional advisors on IHT planning

 

Complex dual estate administration

Assisting executors on the administration of two estates affected by deaths in quick succession. The complex estates consist of strained family relationships which we manage, numerous artifacts, a timeshare and assets benefit from business property relief.

Estate planning for elderly HNWI

Complex estate and wealth planning for a High Net Worth elderly client, ensuring his £10-£15 million estates in both England and France will be distributed according to his wishes and will be protected from any future adverse claims

Wealth planning for a £25 million estate

Wealth planning and protection of assets advice, including succession planning regarding a business and how best to protect a long-term partner and children. Additional advice on lifetime gifting, discretionary trusts and life interest trusts provided

What our clients say:

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“Natalie at Morr & Co was very professional and personable. Very thorough and quick to respond. A pleasure to deal with. ”

Recent Wills, Trusts & Probate Client

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“Natalie Payne was recommended to us by a friend. My wife and I found Natalie very helpful in dealing with our enquiry. Would certainly recommend Natalie and we will contact her again for any future legal concerns.”

Recent Wills, Trusts & Probate Client

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