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Boodle Hatfield LLP

Private Wealth Law

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Boodle Hatfield LLP

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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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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
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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  • I particularly like Boodle Hatfield, because the team is clever, prompt and has standout technical expertise. The team members are also quick, can think outside the box and make sense of complex law.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Boodle Hatfield's team is extremely diligent and responsive in dealing with complex family issues. Overall, it's a very good firm.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The team as a whole have a vast experience, which is demonstrated in the advice provided.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Boodle Hatfield have been involved in providing tax advice on a very complex and involved matter. Their assistance, advice and guidance on the matter currently in hand has been invaluable.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Boodle Hatfield has a great team with very seasoned professionals and as well promising younger people. They are fully dedicated to clients.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Hayden Bailey
    Hayden Bailey

    Hayden Bailey

    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 has impressed me; he is unflappable, relaxed and technically astute.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Hayden Bailey goes beyond just being a lawyer - he understands the family nuances and is very much a trusted confidant.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Simon Rylatt
    Simon Rylatt

    Simon Rylatt

    Simon Rylatt advises clients on a wide array of private wealth matters, such as philanthropic and estate planning, succession matters, investments and trust structures.

    • Simon is an extremely good lawyer in his field - great with clients, highly skilled and capable.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Simon Rylatt is personable, friendly, pragmatic and an exceptional lawyer. He is a pleasure to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Simon Rylatt is a highly intelligent and very organised lawyer. He is a very patient and excellent solicitor.

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  • Clare Stirzaker
    Clare Stirzaker

    Clare Stirzaker

    Clare Stirzaker'sr 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 fantastic, particularly on charitable and wealth planning matters.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Salpy Kouyoumjian
    Salpy Kouyoumjian

    Salpy Kouyoumjian

    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.

    • Salpy is accessible and approachable.

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  • Kyra Motley
    Kyra Motley

    Kyra Motley

    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 is unique, she is an all-round practitioner who is is very communicative - I can trust her to always keep me in the loop with things.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Kyra Motley has an excellent level of knowledge. She is also very responsive and clear in her delivery of advice.

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  • Julie Howard
    Julie Howard

    Julie Howard

    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 Howard offered excellent service, knowledge and attention to the matter in hand. She's considerate and helpful.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Julie Howard is a leading legal adviser with strong awareness of Africa.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Julie Howard is approachable and her advice is sound. Julie has been efficient in terms of dealing with a variety of issues.

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  • Laurence Morgan
    Laurence Morgan

    Laurence Morgan

    Laurence Morgan focuses his practice on international tax structuring, trusts and succession planning.

    • Laurence is a very good technical lawyer. He's incredible.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Laurence is very pragmatic and straight to the point. He provides easy answers, telling us about risks. He's so very helpful and very responsive, an ideal type of lawyer for the situation.

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