Alice Johnson

Alice joined Druces in 2019 having trained in Family and Private Client law. Promoted to Senior Associate in 2025, she advises high net worth individuals on estate and tax planning, including will preparation, trust and estate administration, retaining a focussed practice in charity law and Court of Protection applications. Her probate practice spans France, Spain, and Italy, navigating double-taxation treaties, being particularly knowledgeable on the Trust Registration Service. Alice handles contentious probate cases and provides pre-arrival planning for non-domiciled individuals, covering residency tests, remittance basis, advising on domicile and breaking domicile, de-enveloping offshore trusts and BVI companies and advising on ongoing offshore trusts. Actively building relationships with charity and trust company clients, recently expanding her network in the Channel Islands. Alice is a full member of STEP. When not in the office Alice enjoys playing netball and travelling. In 2024, Alice Johnson was awarded Lawyer of the Year – Associate for her contribution to the industry and exceptional client service. · Druces LLP

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Senior Associate in the Private Wealth department at Druces LLP, Alice Johnson joined the firm in 2019 after training in Family and Private Client law and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2025. She advises high net worth individuals on estate and tax planning — including wills, trusts and estate administration — handles cross-border probate (France, Spain, Italy), contentious probate, charity matters and Court of Protection work; she is a full member of STEP and was awarded Lawyer of the Year – Associate in 2024.

Practice areas

Private WealthTrusts & EstatesProbateTaxCharity LawCourt of Protection

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England

Druces LLP · Alice joined Druces in 2019 having trained in Family and Private Client law. Promoted to Senior Associate in 2025, she advises high net worth individuals on estate and tax planning, including will preparation, trust and estate administration, retaining a focussed practice in charity law and Court of Protection applications. Her probate practice spans France, Spain, and Italy, navigating double-taxation treaties, being particularly knowledgeable on the Trust Registration Service. Alice handles contentious probate cases and provides pre-arrival planning for non-domiciled individuals, covering residency tests, remittance basis, advising on domicile and breaking domicile, de-enveloping offshore trusts and BVI companies and advising on ongoing offshore trusts. Actively building relationships with charity and trust company clients, recently expanding her network in the Channel Islands. Alice is a full member of STEP. When not in the office Alice enjoys playing netball and travelling. In 2024, Alice Johnson was awarded Lawyer of the Year – Associate for her contribution to the industry and exceptional client service.

England

Expertise

Cross-border probate (France, Spain, Italy)Trust Registration Service expertiseContentious probatePre-arrival planning for non-domiciled individuals (residency tests, remittance basis, domicile advice)Offshore trusts and BVI companies (de-enveloping and ongoing trust advice)Charity and trust company advisoryCourt of Protection applicationsChannel Islands relationships

Education

Geography, The University of Nottingham
Graduate Diploma in Law, The University of Law in London
Legal Practice Course, The University of Law in London