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Burges Salmon LLP

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High Net Worth Guide 2025 : South West

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One of the largest dedicated private wealth teams in the UK, recognised nationally and internationally for providing exceptional advice to individuals and families across all aspects of your global wealth.

The leading choice for complex and specialist advice in private wealth, we act on some of the highest value, most complicated succession, tax planning and trust restructuring work in the UK and internationally.

Our core 40+ private client lawyers are supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary wider private wealth team, deeply experienced in the unique needs of high-net-worth individuals, families, and your global wealth.

We deliver effective wealth management solutions that endure over time and across jurisdictions, informed by our deep understanding of the complexities of estate administration, tax advisory, and succession planning.

Our award-winning team is renowned for its expertise in handling intricate legal matters, from international tax planning to trust administration, always with your objectives and peace of mind at the forefront. Our commitment to legal innovation, including AI and document automation, enables us to offer efficient and cutting-edge services.

Whether you require advice on wealth preservation, charitable trusts, or family business succession, our dedicated team will provide insightful and actionable legal advice delivered with clarity, integrity, and a progressive approach to private wealth management.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Disputes - South West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Burges Salmon has a strong reputation for private wealth law matters, especially contentious trusts and estates work.
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Strengths

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  • Burges Salmon always make a great effort to understand their clients' needs at a personal level.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Everyone in the Burges Salmon team is exceptional.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Burges Salmon has the ability to take complex planning concepts and help clients understand the salient points, but most importantly the difference it will make to them, their family and their estate.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin Kennedy
    Kevin Kennedy

    Kevin Kennedy

    Kevin Kennedy advises private wealth clients on tax and estate administration matters, with expertise in complex matters of international scope.

    • Kevin is really good. He is the ultimate pragmatist.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Kevin is really impressive. He is a details person, but he also has a very good ability to see the bigger picture and see what needs to be done without getting lost in the detail.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Suzanna Harvey
    Suzanna Harvey

    Suzanna Harvey

    Suzanna Harvey is a partner and advises on high-value and often international trust and estate matters. Harvey is rated highly for her client service and the complexity of matters she handles.

    • Suzanna is down to earth and personable in her approach but with strong technical and commercial awareness.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Suzanna has a good style of communication and she is very technically astute. She is really good at reading between the lines and anticipating issues before they arise.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Suzanna is technically excellent but also able to explain matters to clients with ease.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Jim Aveline
    Jim Aveline

    Jim Aveline

    Jim Aveline is a trust and estate team leader at the firm and deals with complex trust management cases.

    • Jim is highly professional and very good at explaining things.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Jim is practical in his advice. He is not afraid to make a recommendation when there might be a range of options available.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Jim is an extremely personable lawyer. He listens and he has a relaxed but professional approach.

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  • Tom Hewitt
    Tom Hewitt

    Tom Hewitt

    Tom Hewitt advises on a range of trust and estate issues, including international matters.
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