Fiona Lewsey

Practice Areas

Fiona is Senior Counsel in the Private Wealth and Tax team. She advises on: estate and succession planning; Will drafting; probates, including sealing foreign grants; powers of attorney; and trust creation and administration.

Fiona's particular focus is on advising UK based professionals, especially partners of the Big Four accountancy firms and leading law firms, people working in private equity and banking, and business owners.

Fiona is experienced in advising on complex estates, many of which include assets in numerous jurisdictions. The structures are clear and tailored, with flexibility built in where desired to allow for a change in circumstances.

Career

Senior Counsel, Mishcon de Reya LLP

Senior Counsel, Taylor Vinters LLP

Senior Associate, Taylor Vinters LLP

Associate, Taylor Vinters LLP

Trainee, Taylor Vinters LLP

Experience

Preparing tax-efficient wills to protect worldwide estates and ensure smooth succession to future generations.

Preparing financial decisions and health and care Lasting Powers of Attorneys and advising attorneys on their role.

Acting for executors where multiple jurisdictions are involved (including coordinating cross-border advice) and advising on the estate's UK inheritance tax and reliefs.

Industry Sector Expertise

Estate and Trust Administration

Tax Planning

Private Wealth and Tax

Tax