Amy Pyman TEP Managing Associate
Private Client
Amy Pyman is a Managing Associate Solicitor in the Private Client team at Swinburne Maddison. Having joined the firm in March 2023 as an Associate Solicitor, she was promoted to Managing Associate in May 2025. Amy brings extensive expertise in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, the Administration of Estates, and Court of Protection work. With a law degree from Northumbria University and a full STEP membership, she is dedicated to delivering high-quality, empathetic advice to her clients.
Amy’s calm, approachable nature and ability to explain complex legal matters in clear terms have earned her deep trust and praise from her clients. She is passionate about easing the anxieties associated with estate planning and administration, ensuring clients feel reassured and supported throughout the process. Amy is particularly skilled in working with blended or complicated families, elderly clients, business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and those in the agricultural sector.
Recognised as a key lawyer in the Legal 500 2025 edition, Amy’s dedication to excellence and her client-focused approach are widely acknowledged. Whether you’re an executor managing a loved one’s estate, an individual navigating inheritance tax concerns, or a business owner planning for succession, Amy ensures your interests are protected and your goals are met.
Amy’s work reflects her values of trust, care, and understanding. She strives to build long-term relationships with her clients, offering clear, practical, and compassionate advice that addresses their needs both now and in the future.
- Wills
- Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration
- Powers of Attorney
- Mental Capacity and Court of Protection
Over the years, Amy has gained a wealth of experience in private client matters and has been instrumental in mentoring junior professionals, helping them achieve their career goals.
Amy is a Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
In the 2026 edition of the Legal 500, Amy was recognised as a Key Lawyer with expertise in drafting wills and lasting powers of attorney and the administration of estates.
"Professional service from this law firm. We instructed the will writing service of Associate Solicitor Amy Pyman. Amy was very professional, pleasant and sensitive to our requirements. Any queries we had were dealt with in a timely manner. The process was completed in the time framework specified. We have used this law firm before and will continue to do so if necessary."
"I have worked with Amy Pyman and [she is] very good at what [shed does]; thorough and communicative."
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