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KPMG Law UK

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)

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KPMG Law UK

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About

Provided by KPMG Law UK

Our award-winning Family Office & Private Client Legal advisers support business owners, entrepreneurs, landed estates, trustees and family offices on all aspects of their legal affairs.

We aim to keep it:

  • Personal: All individuals and families are different. We will explore your unique needs and ensure that our advice helps you meet your objectives.
  • Simple: Global legal regulations and compliance obligations are complicated. We will ensure that you understand and comply with these obligations in a timely and accurate manner. 
  • Local: We recognise the importance of having a local point of contact as well as access to a global network of advisers. We strive to build long-standing personal relationships and to bring the right people from within the wider KPMG network to you, at the right time.
  • Flexible: We provide a range of services, from the fully bespoke through to our digital personal legal service (for those with more straightforward affairs) ensuring we match the right service to your needs.
  • Pragmatic: We understand the bigger picture and recognise that our legal advice must fit within wider commercial, legal and accounting constraints. We work collaboratively to help you reach a solution which is practical and deliverable.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

KPMG Law has a strong focus on estate administration, succession planning and trust structuring. The team is notable for frequently handling complex cross-border matters.

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Strengths

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  • KPMG stand out for their professionalism and reliability. I've always felt confident, safe and in great hands throughout the process.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The effective communication of KPMG's recommended solutions to a non-technical audience is a key strength. The team are well founded in their respective disciplines and able to effectively communicate the pros and cons of alternative solutions.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The team at KPMG Law UK are very knowledgeable regarding complex issues of cross-border planning. I find their advice and approach to be very practical and helpful. They quickly cut through complexity and provide practical solutions that meet clients' needs.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • KPMG is distinguished by its global reach and interconnectivity.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alice Killingbeck
    Alice Killingbeck

    Alice Killingbeck

    Alice Killingbeck advises ultra high net worth clients on estate and succession planning, trusts, and family offices and governance structures.

    • Alice is very knowledgeable and provides a good service.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • What sets Alice apart from others is her ability to be human. She's very clear, calm and technical.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alice is knowledgeable and provide sophisticated advice regarding options for handling cross-border tax and trust issues.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alice is focused and pragmatic in responding to her client's needs.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alice Killingbeck has really good technical skills and a very nice client manner. She is great at explaining things and managing complex projects.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Harriet Kwarteng
    Harriet Kwarteng

    Harriet Kwarteng

    Harriet Kwarteng advises ultra high net worth clients on family governance structures, succession planning and trusts.

    • It was a pleasure working with Harriet.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Harriet is professional and commercial, making the process easy for us.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Harriet delivers projects with exceptional response times.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Tom Frankel
    Tom Frankel

    Tom Frankel

    Tom Frankel provides specialist trust and estate planning and tax advice to high net worth clients.

    • Tom is very knowledgeable and provides a good service.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Tom Frankel provides immediate, highly competent and informed responses to communications. He is also user-friendly in approach.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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