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Family Offices & Funds Structuring
High Net Worth Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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The Macfarlanes private client team are clear industry leaders. In particular, the firm has a proven ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthMacfarlanes make sure there is a personal touch with the work. They are highly professional and very well regarded within the industry, and their technical expertise is second to none.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthThe depth of talent and experience at Macfarlanes seems to be the highest standard in the UK and possibly anywhere globally for international private client advice.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthThe Macfarlanes team presents in-depth specialist knowledge swiftly, comprehensibly and in a very targeted manner. They also have a deep network in the industry and very valuable contacts.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthMacfarlanes are exceptionally knowledgeable, technically excellent and very collaborative. They understand the need to work together with other parties and other advisers.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Charles Gothard
Charles Gothard advises affluent clients around the globe on private wealth matters. He implements investment structures and helps clients to transition their businesses in a tax-efficient manner.
Charles is a powerhouse. He's very highly thought of by the market.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthCharles has deep experience and brings a wise approach to client relations. He is very practical and sees the overall picture very well.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthCharles has outstanding experience and knowledge.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthCharles is very hands-on and involved in everything; he does an excellent job. He's first class in being attentive, creative and leading his team. He's a wise adviser.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthMr Gothard is a leading international private client lawyer and is highly regarded by clients and professional colleagues.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Charlie Maydon Grace
Charlie Maydon Grace advises clients domestically and abroad on implementing complex trust structures and foundations. She often advises family offices and founders of businesses.
Charlie is a force of nature. She hits so high above her weight, has excellent judgement and inspires confidence.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthCharlie Maydon Grace is very collaborative, exceptionally knowledgeable and communicates really well with clients in a way that's easy for them to understand.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthCharlie Maydon Grace brings a creative and open mind to problem solving and quickly finds appropriate solutions. She engenders confidence in her abilities and those of her team.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthCharlie Maydon Grace has a great reputation in the market. It's impressive the stature she's achieved so quickly.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthCharlie is very professional, responsive, easy to work with and technically excellent.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Mark Hunter
Mark Hunter works with trustees on sizeable fund restructuring and investment opportunities. He handles high-value work that often spans numerous jurisdictions.
Mark Hunter is an extension of our company; he is fully versed and understands all we do. He is highly capable, very open to challenge and easy to have discussions with.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthMark Hunter is an amazing leader and has an incredible way of explaining complex issues to clients and lawyers in other jurisdictions. He has the fastest mind I've ever seen and is incredibly skilled.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net WorthFrom a technical perspective, Mark Hunter is very sound. Family offices tend to do a bit of everything, and with the fundamentals in relation to tax and trusts, he's been very good.
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Ranked Individuals at Macfarlanes LLP (3)
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Charles Gothard
Family Offices & Funds Structuring
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Family Offices & Funds Structuring
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Family Offices & Funds Structuring
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