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Burges Salmon LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : London (Firms)

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Burges Salmon LLP

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One of the largest dedicated private wealth teams in the UK, we are recognised nationally and internationally for advising individuals and families on all aspects of their 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 multidisciplinary wider private wealth team, experienced in the unique needs of HNW individuals, families, and their 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 known for handling complex matters, from international tax planning to trust administration, always with our clients' objectives and peace of mind at the forefront. Our commitment to legal innovation, including AI, enables us to offer efficient and cutting-edge services.

We take pride in our non-exclusive relationships with overseas law firms, guaranteeing that you receive the best advice without compromise.

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

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 4

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. The firm is headquartered in Bristol but has a strong private wealth offering in London.

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Strengths

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  • Burges Salmon shows a conscious effort to tailor its delivery of advice according to the client. The team is able to take complex planning concepts and help clients understand the salient points.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • They are highly professional, very good at explaining things and are also good on the human side of things.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Burges Salmon has a very strong private client team.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The Burges Salmon team are very quick to respond, providing very easily understandable advice. They guide us towards decisions and I can't sing their praises highly enough.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • John E Barnett
    John E Barnett

    John E Barnett

    John Barnett is well regarded for his expertise on trusts and tax, succession planning and estate structuring.

    • John is responsive, helpful, highly technical and he knows all the tax rules.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • John is brilliant; he takes a good view on practical matters and is good at drafting. John gives a crystal-clear rationale to back up his thoughts; highly technical, but he simplifies it.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Catherine de Maid
    Catherine de Maid

    Catherine de Maid

    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.
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