About

Provided by Burges Salmon LLP

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 Law - London (Firms)

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Burges Salmon is experienced in advising high net worth individuals and families on a wide array of private wealth matters, such as trust, tax and estate planning matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John E Barnett
3
John E Barnett
3
Band 3
John Barnett is well regarded for his expertise on trusts and tax, succession planning and estate structuring.
Catherine de Maid
F
Catherine de Maid
F
Foreign Expert
Catherine de Maid advises wealthy clients on a wide array of private wealth issues. She is highlighted for her expertise in South African matters, particularly in South African-UK taxation.

Catherine is amazing, has a great demeanour and speaks in a way that makes it easy to understand the technical stuff. She also has a good grasp of how to integrate UK law with South African elements.

Catherine de Maid is a very good private client lawyer, with excellent client communication skills.

Catherine de Maid is an excellent lawyer, who has deep technical knowledge, is approachable and a delight to work with.

Ranked Individuals at
Burges Salmon LLP

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London (Firms)

Private Wealth Law

John E Barnett
3
John E Barnett
3
Band 3
Catherine de Maid
F
Catherine de Maid
F
Foreign expert for South Africa

Members

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Suzanna Harvey

Head of Department