High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Provided by Boodle Hatfield LLP
Boodle Hatfield has a first class reputation for providing practical, effective and innovative legal advice. The team advises wealthy individuals and families, family businesses, landed estates, philanthropists, charities, trustees and family offices, both in the UK and internationally. Its highly renowned team specialises in a wide range of issues from wealth and succession planning through the effective use of trusts and other structures to wills, probate, tax planning and philanthropic initiatives. The Immigration practice has extensive knowledge in dealing with complex global mobility matters for its wealthy client base.
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Boodle Hatfield has an established reputation for high-quality expertise within the London private wealth market. The firm advises its clients on their family offices, wealth structuring, and cross-border tax and estate planning.
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Boodle Hatfield have a fantastic understanding of the UK tax regime and come up with practical advice. While the subject matter can be complex, the information provided is always presented in a clear manner and with a detailed step plan to follow.
Boodle Hatfield has a partner-led service dedicated to problem solving and great client handling. In my experience, they are always able to find a way to navigate through complex problems.
Boodle Hatfield's ability to keep everything in-house and pull in experts from across the firm rather than outsource is an added bonus.
The team at Boodle Hatfield are highly knowledgeable and inspire confidence. They are approachable, helpful and consistently provide clear advice.
One thing that stands out is their communication. They translate legal documents into plain English and are amazing in that regard. Also, they are really a one-stop shop for family offices and what they require, be it conveyancing, tax or structuring.
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Hayden Bailey advises ultra high net worth and high net worth clients on a wide array of private wealth matters, particularly in succession planning and taxation.
Hayden is talented across a multitude of disciplines.
Hayden delivers his advice in a pragmatic and commercial way that clients understand, giving them confidence in the steps they are undertaking.
Clare Stirzaker's practice focuses on tax and succession for high net worth international clients and their family structures. Stirzaker has particular expertise in family offices and family governance.
Clare is a wonderful client-centric adviser who doesn't make assumptions on behalf of her clients but listens well and takes a very purposeful approach.
Clare is an excellent and approachable adviser and we feel confident to refer our clients to her.
Kyra Motley primarily advises international ultra high net worth and high net worth clients on succession planning, trusts and taxation, including Shari'a-related matters.
Kyra demonstrates extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and communicates her advice in a clear, systematic manner which instils a high level of confidence. She is consistently reliable, supportive and highly approachable.
Kyra is very knowledgeable and has a diverse skill set.
Kyra commands respect, and I like how she handles herself even on difficult calls. She is professional but firm.
Kyra Motley is very impressive and has a deep knowledge of the Middle East.
Salpy Kouyoumjian is well known for her international tax and estate planning expertise. She works with ultra high net worth individuals across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on the Middle East.
Simon Rylatt advises clients on a wide array of private wealth matters, such as philanthropic and estate planning, succession matters, investments and trust structures.
Julie Howard is a partner at Boodle Hatfield. Howard focuses her practice on tax and wealth planning issues, and has particular expertise in offshore trust structures.
Julie always goes the extra mile and provides very clear and precise step plans to follow.
Julie Howard is a great lateral thinker and can deliver sophisticated advice in relation to market trends.
Julie Howard is really good on complex matters and thinks outside the box. She is really excellent.
Julie demonstrates outstanding knowledge and consistently provides clear, practical advice which is complemented by a personable and positive attitude that makes working with her a pleasure.
Julie is very personable and knowledgeable. I feel she has our back and she works like she is a part of the team.
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Provided by Boodle Hatfield LLP
Laurence Morgan
Geoffrey Todd
Matthew Bennett
Hayden Bailey
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View profile of Clare StirzakerKyra Motley
View profile of Kyra MotleyJulie Howard
View profile of Julie HowardHigh Net Worth 2026
Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: Oxford and surrounds
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