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Formerly of RadcliffesLeBrasseur, Patrick advises on the full spectrum of private client issues including tax, succession planning, estate administration and probate, trusts and mental capacity.

Patrick also assists the contentious estates team and provides private client planning and technical support on high value, complex, contested estates and trusts.

Patrick advises UK and non-UK domiciled individuals (often entrepreneurs, landowners and trustees) on all aspects of UK taxation, with particular emphasis on Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax, in the context of succession planning and in relation to specific deals and events.

Patrick is well versed in administering a range of multi-jurisdictional taxable estates including those which comprise agricultural and business property. He has a particular interest in administering estates with a contentious element and has acted for independent administrators appointed pursuant to a court order on multiple occasions.

Patrick is experienced in advising on the creation and re-arrangement of trusts where families and trustees are looking to protect assets, save tax and create flexible structures that will last for generations.

Patrick is a member of STEP, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), and is a member of the International Tax and International Private Client special interest groups.

  • Patrick is an outstanding lawyer: dogged, determined and resourceful.

    Chambers and Partners 2025

  • I have been incredibly impressed by Joshua Ryan and Patrick Malone who offer a personalised service with professionalism and attention to detail of the highest level. Nothing is ever too much bother.

    Legal 500 2025

  • The Shankland & Malone team at Weightmans are a finely oiled machine. They simply work together efficiently and bring together best in class attorneys across the globe to address all complex matters I throw at them.

    Legal 500 2025

  • Patrick Malone is every bit a leading figure in the Tax Trusts & Estates world; he is very calm and collected when dealing with highly technical, sprawling and ultra-high value clients. Clients in my experience love Patrick and he always seems to be available.

    Legal 500 2024

  • Patrick Malone continues to win cases with ease, provide timely and prescient advice. He has on multiple occasions explained a unique situation to me that I could never have though of. Quite an amazing attorney.

    Legal 500 2024

  • Patrick has exceptional attention to detail and is extremely professional.

    Chambers and Partners 2024

  • Patrick is thoughtful and reasoned in his approach, deliberate and decisive, and always achieves the best possible outcome for his clients.

    Chambers and Partners 2024

  • Patrick Malone- tenacity, thoroughness, dogged to the end in delivering the best outcome, resourceful, all round great person to work with.

    Legal 500 2023