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May is a senior associate who advises on private client work.

May advises UK and international individuals and families on structuring, succession planning and capital taxes. May has particular expertise acting for entrepreneurs, business owners and entertainment clients on their wills, trusts and wider estate plans. An increasing part of May’s practice focuses on working with clients on their philanthropy and charitable giving, as an integral part of their planning, and May is a true expert in this area.

May trained at Harbottle & Lewis, qualifying in 2017.

May has been named as one of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for the past three years. May has been named as a “Rising Star” by The Legal 500 in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

TESTIMONIALS

What people say

May Delaney is bright, thinks outside the box, commercial and hard working.”

The Legal 500

We work with May Delaney – she has made a proactive effort to get to know our organisation. It’s clear she builds significant trust with her clients and provides a holistic service, referring to others where necessary. May is lovely to work with – when you are speaking with May, there is no jargon! I appreciate her patience, warmth and clarity.”

The Legal 500