In Memoriam: Angela M. Spanjers (1981 – 2025)
Posted on February 28, 2025
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Angela Spanjers lost her courageous battle with cancer, on February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Angela was a generational lawyer, who had an enormous impact on our firm at every stage of her brilliant career. She was an accomplished practitioner and leader within the Wealth Preservation Group. Then, as one of the youngest Partners, she was chosen to lead our firm into the future. Her first assignment was to oversee the merger of RBS with Manthorpe Law, and act as Managing Partner of the Surrey office. Angela was about to assume the role of Managing Partner of the entire firm when her tragic cancer diagnosis necessitated a change of plans. Still wanting to contribute to the success of the firm, Angela stayed on the Management Committee until her passing.
Despite her enormous accomplishments as a lawyer and a leader of the firm, her greatest attributes were her kindness, empathy and ability to bring people together for a common purpose. Her bravery and candour when facing her battle with cancer was inspirational, teaching us all how to be the best we can be. Angela faced the ultimate test of adversity with courage, grace and even a little humour.
We have lost a friend, a colleague and a partner, whom we were incredibly fortunate to have had in our lives. For that, we will always be grateful.