Private Wealth Law (Foreign Expertise) | High Net Worth

Nicholas Holland is incredibly diplomatic, good at recognising the need for rigour and detail. He also has the softer skills and is an incredibly safe pair of hands.

Robert Reymond has a very well-organised process in working. He always seems to be able to take all the various aspects to provide consolidated advice for the client and is exceedingly bright.

Antoaneta is extremely friendly, always happy to assist, and the quality of the advice is always extremely high. Antoaneta always thinks proactively and provides alternative solutions.

Elena Vasilyeva focuses her practice on international estate and tax planning matters.

Svetlana London of CIS London & Partners is qualified in England and Wales, and regularly advises wealthy clients on international tax and wealth planning in the CIS region.

Michael Rutili focuses his practice on private wealth matters that generally involve European cross-border elements. He advises on offshore structuring, estate planning, and pre-arrival tax planning for internationally mobile clients.

Edward Reed focuses his practice on asset structuring, tax and succession planning, trusts and wills. He is highly regarded for his work in the London private wealth market, and has a particular focus on matters involving complex, cross-border tax issues, mainly focusing on France and Italy.

Sanjvee Shah is highlighted for her broad multi-jurisdictional practice, particularly for her work with clients with links to India and the Middle East. She advises families on estate planning, tax advice, and asset structuring matters.

Alessia Paoletto is a dual-qualified lawyer in the UK and Italy, and focuses her practice on international estate planning, tax, and trusts.

Beatrice Puoti is well known for her particular expertise on Italian matters, as well as her experience in international estate and tax planning, wealth management and trusts. Puoti was named Stephenson Harwood's head of private wealth in May 2024.

Nicola is always open and available to discuss points. He is the go-to person for Italian tax advice in London. Nicola walked us through the tax issues in a very knowledgeable way.

Emily is a font of knowledge for offshore pension work and she works efficiently to provide really clear advice. She is also a genuinely nice person, who has clients' best interests at heart.

Kyra Motley primarily advises international ultra high net worth and high net worth clients on succession planning, trusts and taxation, including Shari'a-related matters.

Marianne Kafena is well regarded for her practice advising Middle Eastern ultra high net worth families on their wealth structuring and succession planning.

Martin is a deeply experienced lawyer, whose knowledge of the Middle East is second to none. He is extremely proactive and disciplined in his approach to complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

Nick Warr leads the firm's international private wealth group and is experienced in matters relating to trusts and estate planning. He is well regarded for his work advising clients with links to the Middle East.

Phyllis Townsend has particular expertise in matters related to the Middle East, advising clients on multi-jurisdictional tax planning, asset structuring, and succession planning.

Piers Master is head of private wealth at Charles Russell Speechlys. He is particularly strong on complex international wealth structuring, advising high net worth clients on tax, trusts, and immigration. Master is also noted for his work with high net worth Middle Eastern clients.

Reshmi Manekporia is respected in particular for her international private wealth work, and she is especially well known for advising Middle Eastern clients on Shari'a-related matters.

Salpy Kouyoumjian is well known for her international tax and estate planning expertise. She works with ultra high net worth individuals across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on the Middle East.

Daniel Ugur is highlighted for his expertise in private wealth work originating in Asia. Ugur advises high net worth clients on estate planning and business structuring. He frequently advises families on succession planning, using governance structures within family businesses for generational wealth transfer and business succession purposes.

Nicholas Jacob is highlighted for his expertise, particularly for cross-border matters linked to Asia, particularly in Singapore. He advises ultra high net worth families on business and personal wealth structures, including trusts, private trust companies and family funds.

Ryan Myint is highlighted for his particular expertise in Singaporean private wealth matters. He advises high net worth clients on a broad range of matters.

Catherine is amazing, has a great demeanour and speaks in a way that makes it easy to understand the technical stuff. She also has a good grasp of how to integrate UK law with South African elements.

Jonathan stays very much on top of all developments. He is incredibly thorough and knowledgeable, but also very commercially minded, and has a can-do attitude.

Filippo Nosedo is always speaking on relevant issues. He is a very entertaining speaker and well known in this space.

Tulin Hamit concentrates on international tax and estate planning matters, with an emphasis on those with a Turkish element. She is dual-qualified in the UK and in Turkey.

Christopher McLemore of McLemore Konschnik focuses his practice on cross-border matters relating to US-UK estate planning and tax.

Kristin is incredibly practical, very smart, good at getting right to the core and extremely user-friendly. She is also good at distilling complex issues, especially on cross-border matters.

Patrick Harney spends a lot of time in the US and also really understands some of the US estate tax planning concepts. I have had a positive experience working with him on sophisticated matters.

Richard Cassell has a strong reputation for his practice focused on US/UK cross-border estate planning and tax.

Sebastian Prichard Jones is very highly regarded for his extensive expertise and experience in advising ultra high net worth clients on sophisticated international matters relating to tax, trusts and succession planning. Prichard Jones, who is the firm's senior partner, has a particular focus on work involving the US.

Stephen Nerland focuses his practice on family offices, tax, and cross-border estate planning, and is noted for his expertise in matters with US elements.

Suzanne Reisman specialises in high-value cross-border matters with a focus on international private wealth and philanthropy work. Reisman is based in London and is qualified to practise law in New York.