New head of private client services for Worcester legal team

Beth King-Smith has taken the helm at Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ Private Client team in Worcester.

Beth (pictured) has been with the firm for five years and specialises in Contentious Wills, Trusts and Estate issues.

The move marks the ambitious growth plans for the team who are well established in Worcester, having supported individuals with their private client and personal wealth matters for decades.

Beth said: “I’m delighted to be leading the Worcester Private Client team at such an exciting time. We have many wonderful clients and I’m looking forward to developing and strengthening our offering, to help clients with their estates.”

Alex Taylor, head of private client at HCR said: “Beth’s appointment is a real win for our clients in Worcester and the local area, who will all benefit from her excellent client focus and experience. Beth’s pragmatic approach is highly valued by clients who want to protect their assets for their families and the future.” 

Harrison Clark Rickerbys has more than 800 staff and partners based at offices in Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Central England, Cheltenham, Hereford, London, Thames Valley, Worcester and the Wye Valley, providing a complete spectrum of legal services to both business and private clients regionally and nationwide.

The firm has global reach via its network of independent law firms, LawExchange International.

It also has a number of highly successful teams specialising in individual sectors, including health and social care, education, technology, agricultural and rural affairs, finance and financial services, defence, security and the forces, and construction.

Pictured from left to right: Alex Taylor, head of private client at HCR and Beth King-Smith