Private client

We build long-term relationships with our clients to deliver practical and clear advice so that they can achieve their aims.

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Overview

Our clients often have complex international estates. We can call on the expertise from other departments of the firm as well as liaise with professional advisers such as accountants, bankers, investment managers and financial advisers to co-ordinate their affairs and provide a comprehensive service.

We have in-depth knowledge that enables us to assist our clients with their lifetime tax planning and estate planning requirements to preserve assets and wealth for their own benefit and for future generations.

Our experience as a firm in the entertainment industry makes us particularly well placed to advise artists, writers, entertainers and other creatives on tax and estate planning issues.

Expertise

Our areas of expertise include the following:

  • Tax and succession planning
  • Wills
  • Lasting powers of attorney
  • Administration of estates
  • Cross-border requirements
  • Literary estates

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Our team strive to understand the needs of our clients to deliver effective and practical solutions.

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They understand our business incredibly well and provide a range of specialists as needed.
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They are very commercial, really understand our business and can apply the law practically in line with our business goals.
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Every lawyer I have worked with has been friendly, approachable and willing to listen.
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