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Macfarlanes LLP

Tax: Private Client

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Macfarlanes LLP

Rankings

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Tax: Private Client - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Macfarlanes is a premier private wealth firm with a strong practice in private client tax.
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Strengths

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  • Macfarlanes combines all the features I expect from a top-tier firm. They are technically very skilled and very responsive.

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  • Every member of the Macfarlanes team is extremely capable; there is strength and depth at every level of seniority.

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  • Macfarlanes has a strong and capable leadership, underpinned by highly qualified and experienced teams.

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  • Macfarlanes combines technical expertise with practical experience.

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  • They have dealt with so many different scenarios and are so in tune with current affairs that their advice ages well. They provide confidence to our trustees and our clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward Reed
    Edward Reed

    Edward Reed

    Edward Reed is particularly strong on cross-border tax and trusts matters.

    • Edward Reed is a well-regarded and charming private client lawyer with masses of experience and a very good manner.

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    • Edward is very strong and knowledgeable about international tax issues.

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  • Gideon Sanitt
    Gideon Sanitt

    Gideon Sanitt

    Gideon Sanitt handles complex tax litigation. Much of Sanitt's work is cross-border in scope, and he frequently acts for ultra high net worth clients.

    • Gideon is very commercially focused, technically aware and proactive.

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    • Gideon is very commercially focused, technically aware and proactive.

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    • Gideon has excellent judgement and is great at leading a team.

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    • Gideon Sanitt brings great strategic expertise and real passion to his job.

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  • Richard Giangrande
    Richard Giangrande

    Richard Giangrande

    Richard Giangrande is widely regarded as a highly intelligent and technically able tax and private wealth practitioner.

    • Richard has vast experience in the legal and family issues that arise when dealing with wealthy families.

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    • Richard is the most reliable private client practitioner in the country. He has strong relationships with clients and represents so many young and dynamic entrepreneurs.

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    • Richard is excellent across the board. He is responsive, collaborative and achieves the best result for clients.

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