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Withers

Family Offices & Funds Structuring

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Family Offices & Funds Structuring - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Withers advises clients globally on a host of issues. The firm provides counsel to family offices on tax-efficient investments and trust restructuring arrangements.

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Strengths

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  • Withers have an excellent understanding of the technical aspects and a deep, practical understanding of the nuances in real-world application.

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  • Withers has a very strong team with many high-quality partners and associates, all of whom are very approachable.

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  • Withers provide outstanding service and in-depth knowledge on corporate tax and fund structuring advice. They offer deep expertise across a range of specialisms.

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  • Withers are very clear-thinking in regards to the best structure to follow based on evolving laws. They also have a comprehensive team, and both juniors and seniors are knowledgeable.

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  • Withers are very conscientious and clear in their communication. In addition, they are able to adjust their language to explain their advice clearly to people who do not work in the legal profession.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ceri Vokes
    Ceri Vokes

    Ceri Vokes

    Ceri Vokes is an expert in advising family offices on tax and wealth planning. She often acts on matters both domestically and internationally.

    • Ceri Vokes is amazing. She's one of the go-to thought leaders and a joy to work with.

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    • Ceri Vokes is extremely knowledgeable but also pragmatic and excellent at problem solving. Her advice is clear and understandable.

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    • Ceri Vokes is pragmatic, proactive and responsive, with a high degree of technical skill.

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    • Ceri Vokes is very impressive and great to deal with.

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    • Ceri Vokes is a very bright problem solver and she's also very sensitive to family dynamics.

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  • Christopher Groves
    Christopher Groves

    Christopher Groves

    Christopher Groves is sought after by ultra high net worth clients for cross-border structuring matters.

    • Christopher Groves was able to discuss and look at solutions, and did the background work to ensure what we wanted.

      Family Offices & Funds Structuring respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Christopher Groves is pretty impressive. He is very smart and knows his tax.

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  • Claire Harris
    Claire Harris

    Claire Harris

    Claire Harris is head of the European family office team at Withers. She assists family offices with investment structuring, trust structuring, tax optimisation, succession and governance matters.

    • Claire Harris is an excellent lawyer. She is always calm in difficult situations and provides clear and concise advice for clients with highly complex tax affairs.

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    • Claire Harris is very down to earth with good, solid advice. All in all, she's a real asset to both the firm and the client.

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