Private Wealth Law

Clare Maurice is senior partner at the firm and advises wealthy clients on a range of matters including philanthropic issues, estate planning and taxation.

"Clare Maurice is an extremely sophisticated and knowledgeable lady. She is always an asset and a joy at any client meeting or to work with on any client matter."

"Clare is an absolutely phenomenal lawyer, who is wise and has a huge amount of experience."

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 with immigration-related private wealth matters, such as relocation and cross-border tax planning.

Ed Powles advises wealthy clients on matters relating to estates, trusts and inheritance tax. He is well regarded for his technical expertise.

"Ed Powles has a very good brain and gets to core of an issue efficiently and precisely."

"Ed is very strong and collaborative and a pleasure to work with."

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 the Maurice Turnor Gardner's managing partner.

"Emma-Jane is a consummate professional, really understands the complex, technical and practical aspects of private client work."

"Emma-Jane is very considered and considerate."

Fiona Poole focuses her practice on matters relating to taxation, relocation, as well as estate and succession planning. She is also the head of private wealth, and a qualified chartered tax adviser.

"Technically very sound at dealing with the problems wealthy billionaires have."

"Fiona's advice stands out from the crowd. She is very professional, friendly and great at speaking with both professionals and clients."

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 has always been excellent, she has very strong knowledge and understanding of wide-ranging and complex matters. She is extremely energetic in her approach and delivery."

"Claire's ability to advise on some of the trickiest tax questions I've ever come across is outstanding. She is incredibly impressive."

Paul Whitehead is experienced in wealth structuring, tax and estate planning, and is particularly well regarded for his technical ability regarding complex tax matters.

"Paul is technically amazing and it is quite rare to have someone so technical that is also personable like he is. He is encyclopaedic in UK tax knowledge, a joy to work with and great with clients."

Jennifer Chambers advises domestic and international clients on matters relating to succession, estate and charitable planning.

"Jennifer is consistent, pragmatic and doesn't waste clients' time or money."

Eesha Arora advises her clients on trust and asset structuring, cross-border tax planning, and philanthropic endeavours.

"Eesha is extremely bright and impressive with clients. She balances her strong legal knowledge with her client skills and is also approachable."

"I was always impressed by the technical and practical approach Eesha took."

"She is very driven, always unflappable, great in complicated situations and a class act."

"Eesha is very knowledgeable, an expert in her field and very easy to get on with."

Jennifer Emms advises her clients on high-value and cross-border matters relating to succession planning, investments and wealth transfer issues.

"Jennifer Emms has a natural flair at communication with clients and making them understand and appreciate matters of importance. She shows her passion and dedication to her work at all times."