High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Provided by Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP
We advise on a wide range of private wealth matters.
Individuals and families
We provide entrepreneurs, wealthy families and family offices (from both the UK and the rest of the world) with advice on their estate and succession planning.In addition to drafting Wills and lasting powers of attorney and providing advice on personal taxation matters, we specialise in the establishment of structures (including trusts, foundations, companies and various forms of partnership) for the protection and preservation of assets ranging from privately owned companies to racehorses, works of art and heritage property to yachts and planes (as well as real estate).
Trustees and beneficiaries
We advise trustees (both private and professional) and beneficiaries on taxation and the exercise of their powers, duties and rights under all forms of trust structures, both onshore and offshore.
Banks and private banks
We also work closely with banks and private banks on issues which are relevant to their own private clients, such as remittance (and other tax) considerations, structuring options and probate/post-death issues.
Trust Companies
We advise owners and bidders on the sale and purchase of trust businesses. We are uniquely placed as trust experts with commercial experience to assist with these transactions.
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Maurice Turnor Gardner is a highly respected boutique firm with expertise in cross-border and complex matters relating to private wealth. The firm has a number of experienced practitioners who advise high net worth clients and their family offices on estate and succession planning, complex trust and philanthropic structures, and tax.
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The firm is very responsive and clear in the advice it gives.
Maurice Turnor Gardner are very keen on understanding and responding to the client's needs. They look for practical solutions and avoid unnecessary complexity.
Maurice Turnor Gardner provides the highest-quality technical advice with a delivery that clients can understand and value. This facility runs through the firm, and their dedication to client service is clear in every aspect of their work.
Maurice Turnor Gardner have consistently been prompt, thorough and reliable. They clearly have a very wide spectrum of experience they can draw on.
Maurice Turnor Gardner are distinguished by their deep understanding of the issues arising in connection with ultra high net worth individuals. They also stand out for their practical advice which is understood by clients, and for keeping to deadlines.
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Ceris Gardner is highly experienced in matters relating to family governance, tax and estate planning. Gardner has a particular focus on advising international high net worth clients on immigration-related private wealth matters, such as relocation and cross-border tax planning.
Ceris is keen on listening and deeply understands the client's needs and challenges. She is able to adapt and find 'straight to the point' solutions, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
Clare Maurice advises wealthy clients on a range of matters including philanthropic issues, estate planning and taxation.
Clare Maurice is one of the grande dames in this space.
Emma-Jane Weider advises her clients on a broad range of matters, including cross-border cases, with a European focus. She has expertise in areas such as investment structures, inheritance tax, restructuring cases and tax planning. Weider is also Maurice Turnor Gardner's managing partner.
Emma-Jane is an absolutely brilliant lawyer and a fantastic person.
Emma-Jane is a pleasure to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable, very practical in her approach with proposals that are simple and goal-oriented, and always cognisant of the client's point of view.
Claire Weeks advises her clients on matters relating to investments, restructuring, estate administration and acquisitions. She is well regarded for her technical expertise.
Claire Weeks is incredibly smart and excellent.
Claire Weeks is a bundle of energy and has a very can-do approach.
Ed Powles advises wealthy clients on matters relating to estates, trusts and Inheritance Tax. He is well regarded for his technical expertise.
Eesha Arora advises her clients on trust and asset structuring, cross-border tax planning and philanthropic endeavours.
Eesha is very practical and quick at problem solving.
Eesha delivers a perfect combination of expertise, commercial awareness and client care in every aspect of her work.
Eesha is a pleasure to work with. She is bright, hard-working, thoughtful and commercial.
Paul Whitehead is experienced in wealth structuring, tax and estate planning, and is particularly well regarded for his technical ability regarding complex tax matters. In April 2026, he became Maurice Turnor Gardner's senior partner.
Paul is very supportive and very helpful.
Rebecca Fisher assists clients with estate planning and administration, tax and trusts, and is also adept at handling family business matters.
Rebecca's guidance and expertise is very helpful.
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Emma-Jane Weider
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