Peter Gate

Peter joined Meridian in July 2014 as an Associate and was promoted to Partner in 2019. He now leads Meridian’s Estate Planning team.

Peter qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and throughout his career has advised individuals on estate planning, Wills, probate, inheritance tax and capital gains tax. He has a particular specialism in advising on cross border probate and estate administration.

Peter acts for business owners, farmers and wealthy families – and regularly acts as a professional executor and trustee on their behalf. He is known for his sympathetic yet practical approach to what can be emotionally difficult times for families.

Peter studied law at the University of Cambridge and BPP Law School (London) before training at City of London firm Withers LLP.

Outside work, Peter is kept busy with his three young sons and pet whippet. He is also the Chair of the Governors of his local primary school and co-leads his local Cub Scout group.