Alexandra Gordon

Managing Partner / Head of Private Client

Alexandra is Managing Partner at Tassells and Head of our Private Client department.

Admitted as a solicitor in 2010, Alexandra is also a qualified Chartered Tax Adviser and Notary Public.

Alexandra joined Tassells in April 2023 from a leading regional law firm.

She is highly regarded and an award-winning lawyer with a particular interest in capital tax planning and assisting clients with minimising their Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax liabilities.

Alexandra is a Full Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and has undertaken her STEP Advanced Certificates in Will Preparation and UK Tax for International Clients. This broad range of knowledge and specialist skill set enable her to provide clients with truly holistic support. Her knowledge on taxation allows her to understand when other taxes could be problematic, which allows her to give first-class advice, while knowing when to bring in specialist advisers.

Specialising in Private Client Law, including: Wills, Trusts and Estates; Probate; and Lasting Power of Attorney. She is a full member of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners)

Alexandra was President of the Kent Law Society October 2020 to May 2022, being their 10th female president and their youngest in their 205 year history.

 

She has been named an eprivateclient ‘Top 35 under 35’, and Citywealth ‘Top 100 Future Leaders’. She is ranked a ‘Next Generation Partner’ by Legal 500, and ranked individually in band 3 in the Chambers High Net Worth guide.

Testimonials

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Alexandra Gordon was very efficient and kind due to our circumstances.
– 03/06/2025

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Our business with Alex and Perry at Tassells was handled with total respect and their advice was welcomed by us. We would use this solicitors firm again if required.
– 01/08/2025

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No fuss, very efficient, polite, friendly and professional.
– 01/05/2025

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I have been impressed by the professional standards and personal care given by the services of Tassells whilst undertaking the work my family instructed them to do in the closing of our late mothers estate. Thank you.
– 01/04/2025

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Thank you Alexandra and the wonderful team at Tassells for all your help and making things easier for us after the loss of Dad. Thank you again
– 01/04/2025

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We recently used Alex and Poppy at Tassels to help us write our wills, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. They were extremely professional and took the time to walk us through every detail, offering clear and thoughtful advice tailored to our situation. What really stood out was their personable approach and strong communication throughout the process, we always felt informed and supported. It never felt rushed, they made sure everything was done properly and thoroughly. We will definitely be using them for other legal matters moving forward, and I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for expert, friendly, and reliable legal support.
– 01/04/2025

Specialisms, Accreditations, Awards and Recognition

  • The Notaries Society
  • CIOT (Chartered Tax Adviser)
  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
  • Past President and General Purposes committee member of Kent Law Society
  • Director of Kent Law Society Services Limited
  • Mentor of the Year at the Inspirational Women in Law Awards 2021
  • Finalist for the International STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Trusted Adviser of the Year Award in 2021
  • Ranked in the Citywealth Top 100 Future Leaders 2019
  • e-Private client’s Top 35 under 35 in 2019