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Head of Private Client Team 
Edward is recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in the 2026 edition of Legal 500. Edward has been in Band 1 of the Chambers UK's High Net Worth Directory since 2019.
Edward joined Lanyon Bowdler in February 2004 from Shakespeares solicitors, Birmingham and became a partner in May 2008.
Edward attained an MA (Hons) at Edinburgh University, and went on to train with Wannop & Fox in Chichester. He qualified as a solicitor in 2000.
He has over 23 years’ experience specialising in advising clients upon trusts, high net worth estate administration (many involving significant agricultural and business property), powers of attorney as well as complex tax planning issues.
Edward is a partner and heads the Private Client Team, he comments “I enjoy what I do, I really like meeting different people and helping them understand what they need to do to secure their futures and those of their loved ones. Our whole team are a friendly and approachable bunch, so give us a call.”
Edward is recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 for both personal tax, trusts and probate as well as agriculture & estates. The directory states ‘practice head Edward Rees in Telford is well known for his work on trusts and high-net-worth estate administration.’
Edward has been in Band 1 of the Chambers UK’s High Net Worth Directory since 2019. The 2025 edition notes that Edward has decades of experience in the field, advising clients on trusts, estate administration, powers of attorney and tax planning, saying “Edward is utterly brilliant, untouchable and super bright. He is first class.” “Edward is an excellent lawyer and is experienced in high net worth matters.”
We have dealt with Lanyon Bowdler for some years now and found all the solicitors and support staff polite, well informed, explaining everything to us in plain English and making sure our wishes are best executed. We would highly recommend Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors.
Making a will can be a minefield of mixed emotions and an overload of information and choices as there are so many options, and prices. In the end we decided to go with Lanyon Bowdler and contacted them for a consultation. We were completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service also the way the look after their clients. Thank you for all your help and patience we would definitely recommend your services.
First class service. Edward couldn’t have been more pleasant and helpful.
Podcast
Will the Law Commission’s Proposal for Changes to Wills Make the Vulnerable More Vulnerable? : Edward Rees and Sophie Burgoyne
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Update on the Changes to IHT for Farmers & Business Owners : Edward Rees and Sophie Burgoyne
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LISTEN AGAIN: The Darker Side of Private Client
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Impact of the Budget on Pensions and Inheritance Tax : Edward Rees and Jack Fallows
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Unravelling the Budget for Farmers: Edward Rees and David Pugh
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LISTEN AGAIN: Financial Abuse by Attorneys – Edward Rees and Claire Vale
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LISTEN AGAIN: Estates and Farming Disputes – Edward Rees and Claire Vale
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The Cost of Dying – Edward Rees and Sophie Burgoyne
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Estates and Farming Disputes – Edward Rees and Claire Vale
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Mutually Irrevocable Wills and Why You Should Never do Them – Edward Rees and Claire Vale
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Should I be a Trustee for a Trust? – Edward Rees and Aimee Johnson
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Financial Abuse by Attorneys – Edward Rees and Claire Vale
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