Alana Graham

I am a Barrister in Lodders’ Private Client department. I advise on wills, trusts, tax planning, and tax issues and because I have higher rights of audience, I can then represent clients in any contentious matters. I specialise in Inheritance tax, Capital Gains Tax, VAT, Stamp Duty Land Tax, and estate planning.

What do you most enjoy about your job?

I enjoy researching a point and then delivering a solution to my clients.

What sort of clients do you work with?

I mainly work with individuals, families, and companies.

When did you start at Lodders? Any interesting past employers?

I started at Lodders in April 2021. Prior to that I worked for a big four accountancy firm, a magic circle firm of solicitors in London, and was in chambers in Lincoln’s Inn, London.

Are you involved with, or a trustee, of any charities?

A few years ago I was a trustee/director of Age Concern.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

The sun! The bedroom faces east so I get the benefit of the rising sun, but come the winter months I have to rely on the good old alarm clock.

Any interesting qualifications?

I have a first degree in History (from Medieval times right to the present day) and Political Science (which covered all the ‘isms’ in political theory).

Any interesting personal achievements?

I fence (with a foil).