Matthew Shayle

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A private client lawyer whose practice covers a wide range of work for high and ultra-high net worth private clients. Has particular expertise in the areas of trusts, foundations, succession and tax planning for internationally mobile individuals and families and their structures. Noted within the industry as a leading advisor to ‘next generation’ wealth holders.

Work includes advising non-UK domiciled individuals on UK taxes, creating succession-focussed structures for international clients, assisting clients with HMRC tax enquiries and processes, and providing advice to UK and non-UK trustees and other trust parties on all areas of trust law and administration. Also advises on corporate and indirect taxes as they affect private wealth structures, and on compliance matters relevant to private clients and private wealth service providers. Commonly works in conjunction with advisors in other jurisdictions to help internationally mobile clients implement planning that works across all areas of their lives.

Worked for number of years in Switzerland, for leading UK and Swiss (Lenz & Staehlin) law firms, and has an extensive practice dealing with UK/Swiss cross-border private wealth matters.

Member of STEP. Hold’s STEP’s Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients.

Consistently ranked in the leading professional directories (Legal500 and Chambers HNW) as a leader in the field of private client and personal tax law.

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