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Harbottle & Lewis LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)


Harbottle & Lewis LLP

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About

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Harbottle & Lewis’ Private Client & Tax group provides comprehensive and pragmatic wealth structuring advice. We have a diverse client base which means that we often come across previously unseen problems which require innovative solutions. Our clients benefit from our expertise in creating the most efficient structure to serve their personal circumstances without getting overwhelmed by the process.

Our clients include established businesses, entrepreneurs, individuals that work in the financial sector, media and sports personalities and their agents, property developers and start-ups. They hail from a variety of sectors and jurisdictions. We also act for Ultra-High-Net-Worth and High-Net-Worth clients.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Harbottle & Lewis represents a broad range of wealthy clients and has significant international and cross-border expertise. The lawyers are regarded highly for their work, and frequently advise on trusts and tax, inheritance and succession planning, and domiciliation and residency matters.

Strengths

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  • The private client department at Harbottle & Lewis is distinguished by their attentiveness to clients and their consistently pragmatic approach to complex cross-border issues. The team have deep and longstanding experience advising on matters involving US tax considerations, which allows them to anticipate issues and provide solutions that are both technically sound and workable in practice.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Harbottle take the time to understand a complex family dynamic and the interplay that has on an equally complex structure. The team have a willingness to adopt a commercial approach within their advice when appropriate and the ability to bring people to the table when matters require a blend of expertise.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Harbottle are extremely responsive and collaborative. The lawyers work well across practice areas to meet client needs. They exercise judgement and discretion and excel at building trusts with clients and their advisers.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • A key strength that distinguishes the department at Harbottle is their ability to combine technical excellence with forward-thinking policy leadership. The team do not simply respond to existing law but actively help shape it in a way that is principled, practical and future-focused.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The team at Harbottle & Lewis has a wide net of knowledge. Any time I have a question, there is a professional at the firm who can address my concerns and provide service to my clients.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Chris Moorcroft
    Band 3Chris Moorcroft

    Chris Moorcroft

    Chris Moorcroft advises clients on various tax and estate matters, and has a particular focus on cross-border estates and tax planning. He is also highlighted for his thought leadership on ESG within the industry.

    • Chris is practical and personable. He has the ability to problem-solve and take clients through a complex journey with empathy and confidence.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Chris provides a consistently high level of client service and sophistication, with strong commercial awareness and vision. His guidance is forward-looking and well attuned to strategic, regulatory and reputational considerations.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Chris is exceptionally intelligent with a fine eye for the complex rules associated with international structures. He is my go-to for complex matters.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Zoë Camp
    Band 3Zoë Camp

    Zoë Camp

    Zoë Camp has expertise in taxation, trusts and succession planning, with a particular focus on US/UK cross-border work.

    • Zoë is easy to work with and explains difficult concepts very clearly.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Zoë delivers service in a way which is understandable to both clients and other professionals.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Zoë is a lovely person and a great lawyer, which is an amazing combination for truly serving complex ultra high net worth families with complex cross-border issues. She takes the time to explain and get to know her clients on a deep level.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Zoë is a trusted colleague with many years of experience. She has a remarkable ability to distil and clearly explain complex matters, making them easily understandable for clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Zoë is a true pleasure to work with. She is able to analyse complex issues and find creative, practical solutions to difficult tax issues.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 5Siena Gold
    Band 5Siena Gold

    Siena Gold

    Siena Gold focuses her practice on international private wealth matters. She has particular expertise in cross-border tax advice, succession planning and trusts.

    • Siena is an excellent lawyer.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Up and ComingAlasdair Wilson
    Up and ComingAlasdair Wilson

    Alasdair Wilson

    Alasdair Wilson advises on cross-border tax issues including asset structuring and residency matters along with estate and trust planning matters.

    • Alasdair Wilson combines deep technical knowledge with clear, practical advice that genuinely helps move matters forward. He consistently turns work around quickly and engages proactively when issues arise, which makes him an invaluable support on complex cross‑border matters.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Alasdair is very strong across the board.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Alasdair is an exceptional professional and extremely knowledgeable.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Alasdair is pragmatic, responsive and understands the trustee and beneficiary relationship.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Up and ComingAlexa Collis
    Up and ComingAlexa Collis

    Alexa Collis

    Alexa Collis advises high net worth individuals on cross-border estate planning and administration, asset structuring and succession matters.

    • Alexa has become a trusted colleague with whom I work closely. Her level of expertise is exceptional, and I have complete confidence that my clients are always in excellent hands with her.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Alexa is one of my go-to private client lawyers on tax law, whether domestic or international. She is personable, clever and very effective.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Alexa is a great lawyer. She is very attentive with a close eye for detail.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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