Keri Wood

Senior Associate

About Me

From watching courtroom dramas to completing work experience in Coventry City Council's Legal Department at the age of 15, law is something that has always interested me.

I joined Band Hatton Button as a Receptionist before progressing through the firm and qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive through the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), studying in the evenings alongside working full time. I am now a Senior Associate in the Wills, Trusts and Probate team.

I am a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a fully qualified and accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, reflecting my experience in providing specialist advice to older and vulnerable clients, their families and carers.

I am also a Dementia Friend and Mental Health First Aider, as well as Mental Health Lead for the Warwickshire Law Society. I have been recognised as a Star Associate by Chambers and Partners and as a noted lawyer by The Legal 500.

My Role

As a Senior Associate in the Wills, Trusts and Probate team, I advise clients on a wide range of estate planning and administration matters. My work includes preparing simple and complex Wills, including asset protection trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, registering Enduring Powers of Attorney, administering taxable and non-taxable estates and dealing with the day-to-day administration of trusts.

I have experience dealing with complex and high-value matters, including Wills for business owners and landowners & Deputyship and Statutory Will applications.

A key part of my role is taking the time to understand each client's individual circumstances and wishes, providing clear advice and supporting them through what can often be sensitive or difficult situations.

What I Enjoy Most

What I enjoy most is helping clients feel supported and understood, particularly when they are dealing with difficult or sensitive circumstances. I take a helpful and compassionate approach to my work and enjoy finding the right solution for each client, making sure their wishes and intentions are properly understood and reflected in the advice I provide.

Outside the Office

Outside of work, I'm kept busy with my two children, but I make sure I find time to go to the gym and get out running. I also love travelling and visiting new places with my husband and children.

What our clients say

“Total experience excellent – Kerri Wood could not have been more helpful.”

Anon, Client - June 2018

"I found Keri a delight and a pleasure to do business with."

Anon, Client - January 2018

"Everything about my visit with Keri was friendly and helpful."

Mr A Partridge, Client - January 2018

“Band Hatton Button provide a very fair and professional service, explaining fully at every stage and giving me a feeling of confidence as they manage my affairs.”

Paul Knee, Client - December 2022

“Very satisfied with the professional approach at all times & felt valued clients.”

John Goode, Client - May 2021

“Keri Wood dealt with everything in a very professional but friendly way and I wouldn’t hesitate to used Band Hatton again if necessary.”

Rita Robinson, Client - May 2021

“Professional, knowledgeable and thorough.”

Ruth Pilbin, Client - April 2021

"Keri was excellent. Could not have been dealt with any better. A credit to your firm. Keri’s manner in presenting rather delicate issues was very professional, with a friendly approach, making us feel very relaxed."

Richard Gascoyne, Client - January 2019

"What appeared to us to be a fairly involved process was handled in a very professional manner by Keri – explaining and reassuring us all the way through the appointments. It is not easy to discuss wills, etc, but we were made to feel well at ease by Keri, at the first appointment and ever since."

Anon, Client - January 2019

"A very comfortable experience where everything was clearly explained."

Anon, Client - October 2018

“Keri was very patient and professional. She is a very pleasant lady.”

Anon, Client - June 2018

“Total experience excellent – Kerri Wood could not have been more helpful.”

Anon, Client - June 2018

"I found Keri a delight and a pleasure to do business with."

Anon, Client - January 2018

"Everything about my visit with Keri was friendly and helpful."

Mr A Partridge, Client - January 2018

"Thank you so much for helping me to sort out the Inheritance Tax and Probate for my late father. It has been a difficult time but you have made the whole process bearable. You were always approachable and explained what was happening at each stage professionally but also with empathy."

Anon, Client - February 2025