High Net Worth London (Firms) Private Wealth Law

Nicholas Holland advises clients on cross-border matters. He is highlighted for his particular expertise in the Canadian market.

Robert Reymond focuses his practice on international estate planning and family governance matters, with a specialism in cross-border work involving Canada.

Antoaneta Proctor assists wealthy individuals and families with cross-border tax and succession plans and family governance matters. She is also known for her CIS work.

"Elena is well known in the industry, and is knowledgeable in the area of wealth planning."

"She is a leading expert in London who can handle complex and multi-dimensional matters. Svetlana is also a pleasure to work with - professional, reliable, responsive and client-oriented."

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.

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. She has recently joined Stephenson Harwood from Burges Salmon.

"Nicola is a very, very competent international adviser, very strong on cross-border tax in Italy. He's got a very strong reputation for the person you'd go to on Italian issues in London."

"Emily is simply excellent. She explains complex situations in an approachable easy-to-understand manner and is incredibly knowledgeable and approachable."

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.

"Phyllis is a wonderfully clever lawyer who has a really great attitude when it comes to dealing with families. She breaks down the issues to families who don't know about UK taxation complexities. Clients gel with her very well and receive a good outcome in terms of their objectives."

Piers Master is Head of Private Wealth at the firm. He is particularly strong on complex international wealth structuring, advising high net worth clients on tax, trusts, and immigration. Piers 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 handles her clients extremely well and guides them with a lot of common sense as well as being technically knowledgeable. She has a particular understanding of the Middle East market and understands the culture extremely well."

Daniel Ugur is highlighted for his Asian expertise and advises high net worth clients on matters such as estate planning and business structuring. He frequently advises families on succession planning, using governance structures within family businesses to ensure a smooth transition of wealth between generations.

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 has strong technical grounding and excellent client skills. He is able to think creatively and synthesise innovative structuring solutions to achieve clients' goals."

"Jonathan has an ability to assess and advise on complex matters in a deliberate and methodical way, weighing commercial considerations against the best advice."

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.

"Richard is very impressive, he knows a huge amount about different things and is very helpful. He is genuinely an expert."

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.