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Provided by Katherine Neal
Employee incentives and pensions, Private Wealth and Trust Advisory Group.
Katherine Neal is Head of Trusts & Private Wealth in Jersey. She advises trustees, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private banks, and fiduciaries on all aspects of international trusts and estate planning, with a particular focus on complex, cross-border structures. She brings over 20 years of experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters involving private wealth, employee incentives, offshore pensions, and philanthropic vehicles.
Katherine has a recognised track record in structuring and restructuring high-value trusts and foundations, and regularly advises on the creation and governance of private trust companies, purpose trusts, and family succession arrangements, including those with Sharia considerations. Her practice is international in scope, with significant exposure to clients and intermediaries across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Before joining Harneys in 2025, Katherine held senior positions in leading offshore and onshore law firms. Most recently, she served as Head of Employee Incentives within the Private Wealth team at another offshore law firm in Jersey. She previously practised as a partner at Harvey Ingram Shakespeare and started her career at Pemberton Greenish in London.
Katherine plays an active role in shaping private client law and policy in Jersey and internationally. She is a member of the International Pension and Employee Benefit Lawyers Association (IPEBLA) and a member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS). Katherine is also a contributor to legal publications, a regular speaker at international conferences, and a participant in Jersey’s charities legislation working group.
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Katherine Neal of Harneys is a trusts and employee benefits and pensions practitioner who is well regarded for her expertise in those areas.
Provided by Chambers
Katherine Neal is a safe pair of hands. She is a team player and works hard to meet deadlines.
Katherine Neal's ability to cover both private wealth and employee incentives makes her a standout choice in Jersey.
Katherine Neal is my go-to at Ogier; there is no problem too big or small. I trust her implicitly and feel that our relationship is valued. She is the top of my list of recommended lawyers.
Katherine Neal is a safe pair of hands. She is a team player and works hard to meet deadlines.
Katherine Neal's ability to cover both private wealth and employee incentives makes her a standout choice in Jersey.
Katherine Neal is my go-to at Ogier; there is no problem too big or small. I trust her implicitly and feel that our relationship is valued. She is the top of my list of recommended lawyers.