A Fresh Introduction: Meet the St Albans Private Wealth Team at Sherrards

28th January 2026 | Thalia Weston | Private Wealth, Wills, Probate

As the private wealth landscape evolves in 2026, clients’ needs are shaped by key trends, from intergenerational planning to the desire for more accessible, face-to-face advice. At Sherrards, our expanded St Albans Private Wealth team is perfectly placed to respond.

Passing Wealth to the Next Generation

With more expertise on the ground in St Albans, we are ideally placed to guide families and business owners through the complexities of passing wealth on to the next generation. Our team can offer tailored strategies for family governance, inheritance tax planning, and succession, delivered with local understanding and sensitivity.

Commitment to Our Community

By investing in St Albans, we reaffirm our commitment to clients in Hertfordshire and the surround area, offering the quality and expertise you would expect in London, but with the approachability and continuity of a trusted local adviser.

Our Private Wealth team is known for its approachable and practical style, setting the tone for how we work with clients. The team continues to be recognised in top legal directories including The Legal 500 and Chambers High Net-Worth Guide, reflecting our ongoing commitment to client care and expertise.

Meet the Team

Nicole Marmor — Partner & Head of Private Wealth

Nicole leads our Private Wealth team, advising UK and international clients, particularly those with interests in France, Germany, Spain, the US, and India. She specialises in Inheritance Tax, Estate Planning, cross-border estates, and Court of Protection matters. Nicole is a full STEP member and consistently ranked in Chambers, Spears, and The Legal 500.

Jacki Hockin — Legal Director

Jacki is well known in the St Albans area, where she was born and bred. With many years of experience, Jacki has long been a trusted adviser in the local community. A full STEP member, she supports clients with all aspects of wills, trusts and probate, guiding them with care and clarity. Her calm, down to earth approach makes even the most complicated issues feel manageable.

David Mulholland (TEP) — Legal Director

David’s broad expertise strengthens Sherrards’ core private client services. He advises on wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration, tax, and trust structures, providing pragmatic, tailored solutions that reflect each client’s unique circumstances. A full member of STEP, David’s internationally recognised credentials underpin deep technical knowledge and a trusted, client‑centred advisory style.

Rebecca Napier — Associate

Rebecca offers clear and thoughtful support across wills, powers of attorney, trusts and probate matters. Rebecca prioritises one‑to‑one engagement, taking time to understand clients’ personal situations and offering straightforward advice that helps them plan effectively for the future and manage transitions with confidence. Her approachable manner and commitment to long‑standing client relationships are real assets to the St Albans team.

Our St Albans team are focused on helping clients protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate all aspects of family wealth with confidence.

Support from London — Specialist Skills That Enhance the Team

Our clients in St Albans also benefit from the expertise of our London office. Arthur Byng Nelson leads our Art and Heritage law services, providing specialist advice for those who own art collections or heritage property. His experience covers every aspect of protecting and managing cultural or historic assets.

Francesca Rossi leads Sherrards’ Italian Desk, supporting clients who have interests in both the UK and Italy. Francesca is fluent in both English and Italian law and is especially helpful to families managing cross-border estates and assets.

Supporting our London team are Senior Associate, Charles Burrell, and Solicitor Abroo Khan.

The expansion of our Private Wealth team reflects Sherrards’ ongoing commitment to the St Albans community. We are proud to offer a broader and deeper level of support, delivered with the warmth, clarity, and straight-talking service our clients know and trust.

If you would like to speak to a member of the team, discuss your own plans or learn more about our services, please contact our St Albans office on 01727 832830 or email law@sherrards.com.

About Sherrards 

Sherrards is a law firm made up of talented lawyers and an excellent wider team that keeps the whole place running smoothly. Our philosophy is to keep things straightforward. Advice is pragmatic and cases are handled with little fuss. We find this refreshingly obvious approach attracts clients tired of people making things more complicated than they need to be.