The commercial law firm Glaisyers ETL has appointed Hamza Mustafa as a senior associate in its Legal 500-listed Private Client department.
Mr Mustafa joined Glaisyers ETL from AFG Law, where he was head of Private Client. He has expertise in the full range of estate planning and personal affairs management, with a particular focus on advising families in relation to inheritance tax planning and the creation and management of trusts.
Commenting on Mr Mustafa’s appointment, Chris Burrows, partner and head of Private Client at Glaisyers ETL, said, “Hamza has hit the ground running and is proving to be a fantastic addition to our team. Joining us at a busy time, he is making a real difference for clients, delivering timely, expert advice in what are often highly complex situations.
“Our department has seen a significant spike in demand following the changes to the inheritance tax regime announced in last year’s Budget, with various changes to other taxes announced this year adding further complexity, particularly – but far from exclusively – for the owners of family and agricultural businesses. This is both a challenge and an opportunity for a team like ours, and I would like to welcome Hamza on board at this exciting stage in our evolution.”
The private client team at Glaisyers ETL specialises, in particular, in managing the affairs of business owners and their families. In many cases it works closely with the firm’s well-respected corporate team to provide a comprehensive service.
It also collaborates with Glaisyers ETL’s highly regarded litigation practice on matters of contentious probate and other disputes relating to the handling and distribution of individuals’ assets.
The department has received significant recognition in recent years, and has been ranked by the Legal 500 in its last four editions.
At an individual level, Mr Burrows has been highly commended in the “Lawyer of the Year – Tax and Trusts” category of the Modern Law Private Client Awards for the past two years running. Solicitor Iya Hashim has been shortlisted for the “Lawyer of the Year” category of the 2026 Made in Manchester Awards, the winners of which will be announced in February.
The department continues to expand and is currently looking for a solicitor to join the Private Client team.
Glaisyers ETL, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, has since 2018 been part of the ETL GLOBAL network of professional services firms, which employs 28,000 people across more than 60 countries worldwide.
