Private Wealth Law
London (Firms)
7 years ranked
Provided by Harbottle & Lewis LLP
Chris advises individuals and families on the structuring of wealth and estates. This includes the use of vehicles such as companies, trusts and foundations to help manage the passing of wealth between generations, to protect wealth from hostile third parties, to cater for death or incapacity, and to manage complex cross-border tax issues involving multiple jurisdictions.
He advises on will planning and probate, particularly those which involve multiple jurisdictions, and acts as executor and administrator of estates. He has a particular interest in intestate estates and conducting the administration of estates which are the subject of dispute.
He represents wealthy individuals and families from around the world, as well as their family offices and trustees. He has a particular focus on US-connected clients and counts a number of clients from South America, the Middle East and Africa.
He has an interest in the ‘next gen’ of wealth owners and speaks extensively on the topic of transitioning wealth to millennials and Gen Z. He has expertise in ESG and social impact investing, and advises trustees on associated issues of fiduciary risk.
Clifford Chance 2007-2009
Harcus Sinclair 2009-2010
Barclays Wealth Advisory 2010 – 2012
Harbottle & Lewis LLP 2012 - present
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Chris Moorcroft advises clients on various tax and estate matters, and has a particular focus on cross-border estates and tax planning. He is also highlighted for his thought leadership on ESG within the industry.
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Chris is practical and personable. He has the ability to problem-solve and take clients through a complex journey with empathy and confidence.
Chris provides a consistently high level of client service and sophistication, with strong commercial awareness and vision. His guidance is forward-looking and well attuned to strategic, regulatory and reputational considerations.
Chris is exceptionally intelligent with a fine eye for the complex rules associated with international structures. He is my go-to for complex matters.
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