Jackie is a Partner in the Private Client team, advising clients on wills, tax and estate planning, estate administration, trust administration and court of protection matters. Jackie became a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners in 2008. Clients are often referred to Jackie by other professional advisers with whom she works to provide a joined up approach to the client’s personal planning.

Jackie works closely with client’s other key advisors to provide a holistic approach to their planning. Jackie helps to administer a number of large family trusts and is often involved with estates with cross border assets and/or people.

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What clients say

"I work mainly with Jaclyn Barnes at Geldards and find she is approachable, responsive, very personable and efficient, all whilst delivering a high standard of work."

Legal 500 2025

"Jackie is quite simply a brilliant private client lawyer. I cannot recommend her enough."

Chambers & Partners HNW 2022

"Is the ultimate professional when dealing with clients. She is warm, engaging, competent, and always delivers a high level of service. She has that rare ability of being personable and is quickly able to set clients at ease. She also has an excellent grasp of technical matters."

Chambers & Partners HNW 2022

"She goes the extra mile for her clients; nothing is too much trouble. She is very patient and listens to their concerns and needs before forming any assessments and making any recommendations."

Chambers & Partners HNW 2021

"Jaclyn is a clear expert in her field with her technical expertise evident and a personable style that makes her stand out as a trusted adviser in this space."

Chambers & Partners HNW 2021

"Jaclyn was extremely helpful and very clear about what was happening and why. She made a difficult and upsetting process much more manageable. She was always prompt in replying to any questions or queries. She could not have been more calming in what was a pretty stressful situation."

Legal 500 2024

"I cannot praise Jaclyn enough. She is extremely hard-working and responsive, she cares deeply about client issues and is a highly competent practitioner."

Chambers & Partners HNW 2024

"Jaclyn provides invaluable legal support in a clear and concise manner, always listens and consistently highlights the important issues in an uncomplicated way that clients can understand and rely on."

Chambers & Partners HNW 2024

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