Areas of practice:

Orlando is dual qualified as a solicitor (2014) and a Chartered Tax Adviser (2023). He concentrates on strategic tax planning for rural businesses and landed estates, coupling technical expertise with first-hand insight into the dynamics of farming enterprises and diversified rural estates. He also provides general advice for a range of non-rural private clients who value his responsiveness and plain English explanations.

Inheritance tax and succession planning — Orlando is regarded as a go-to adviser for farmers and landowners navigating the inheritance tax reforms announced in 2024. In the run-up to the 2024 Budget, he structured lifetime gifts and partnership reorganisations exceeding £100 million in value, preserving agricultural and business reliefs while meeting families’ succession goals.

Farm partnerships — Working closely with accountants and land agents, he drafts bespoke partnership agreements and advises on profit-sharing, partner changes and structuring businesses to maximise tax efficiency.

Diversification projects — Orlando’s commercially astute advice helps rural clients launch and grow non-farming ventures while harnessing inheritance tax and capital gains tax reliefs and protecting core assets. His clients’ businesses encompass activities as diverse as visitor attractions, wedding venues, fisheries, golf courses, forestry and renewable energy projects, alongside farming.

Training and know-how — He leads technical training within Wrigleys’ private client team, mentors junior fee-earners and sits on the firm’s Stamp Duty Land Tax committee and Precedents committee, ensuring colleagues keep abreast of legislative change.

Trustee and pro bono work - Orlando acts pro bono as a trustee of the York Glaziers Trust, overseeing management of its investment portfolio.

Professional memberships:

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP).

Chartered Institute of Taxation (CTA)

Agricultural Law Association

Publications:

Orlando has written the following articles:

Capital Gains Tax – second report from the Office of Tax Simplification

External publications:

Orlando was reconised as a Private Client Rising Star in the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2024.

Orlando was recognised as one of the 2024 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders.