Matthew Bennett - Private Client and Tax Partner - London

Your lawyers since 1722

Search all
Home People Matthew Bennett

Matthew Bennett

Matthew Bennett, Private Wealth Partner, Boodle Hatfield

Partner
Private Client & Tax

+44 (0) 20 7079 8128 download vcard
Matthew Bennett, Private Wealth Partner, Boodle Hatfield

Matthew advises both UK and overseas resident individuals and families on the management of their legal, personal and tax affairs, and on the transfer of wealth down the generations.

Much of his work includes advising on trusts and other asset holding structures. His client base ranges from entrepreneurs and company directors, to authors and artists. He also advises UK and overseas trustees and other fiduciaries on their duties and responsibilities and particular aspects of trust law. He acts as executor and as trustee for his clients and for a number of charitable trusts.

Matthew qualified and worked in the City before moving away from London and becoming a partner in 2000. He returned to London in 2015 and joined the Firm in 2020.

Areas of Practice

Private Client, International Wealth Planning, Trust & Succession Planning, Family Business, International,  Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate & Administration of Estates, Tax & Advisory, Entrepreneurs, Trusts & Divorce, Charities, Philanthropy & Non-Profit, Heritage Property and Art, Landed Estates

Track Record

Acting for a UK resident foreign national on his relocation to Switzerland including advising on the UK tax implications of dismantling an existing structure and creating a new Swiss structure, working with lawyers in Switzerland and other relevant jurisdictions

Acting for a UK family and advising in relation to several significantly valuable UK trusts, their governance and the legal and tax aspects of their investment strategy

Acting for a European family with significant business interests both on the continent and in the UK, advising on estate planning, the family trusts and the proper holding structure to ensure the continuance of the business down the generations

Acting in relation to the variation of a family trust holding the largest shareholding in a substantial property business

Memberships

Chartered Institute of Taxation

Education & Qualification

Magdalene College, Cambridge

Qualified as a solicitor in 1994

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)

Acting for a UK resident foreign national on his relocation to Switzerland including advising on the UK tax implications of dismantling an existing structure and creating a new Swiss structure, working with lawyers in Switzerland and other relevant jurisdictions

Acting for a UK family and advising in relation to several significantly valuable UK trusts, their governance and the legal and tax aspects of their investment strategy

Acting for a European family with significant business interests both on the continent and in the UK, advising on estate planning, the family trusts and the proper holding structure to ensure the continuance of the business down the generations

Acting in relation to the variation of a family trust holding the largest shareholding in a substantial property business

Chartered Institute of Taxation

Magdalene College, Cambridge

Qualified as a solicitor in 1994

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)

Back to all people

Recommended by Matthew

2 min read 14 Aug 2026 Five steps to take before passing on your wealth

As more families consider passing on wealth during their lifetime, striking the right balance between supporting loved ones and maintaining your own financial security is essential. In The Telegraph, Private Client & Tax Partner Clare Stirzaker discusses the importance of factoring in retirement, future care and healthcare costs, and inflation before making significant lifetime gifts.

 Read more 3 min read 11 Aug 2026 Why more US UHNW individuals are considering relocation to the UK

Why more US UHNW individuals are considering relocation to the UK. As tax, political and economic considerations become increasingly important for US ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals, a growing number are exploring opportunities to live, invest and structure their affairs internationally.

 Read more 3 min read 06 Aug 2026 Could owning a home abroad affect the SDLT payable on a UK property purchase?

Could owning a home abroad affect the SDLT payable on a UK property purchase? In recent articles for Taxation and PrimeResi, Private Wealth Associate, Will Timbrell explores how overseas property held through structures such as Delaware LLCs and French SCIs can impact whether the additional 5% SDLT surcharge applies, and why understanding how those assets are held is crucial when assessing the SDLT position before committing to a purchase.

 Read more 2 min read 21 Jul 2026 The evolving role of family offices

Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley comments in TheWealthNet and eprivateclient on the importance of coordinating advice for ultra-high net worth families with interests across multiple jurisdictions. The article explores how the role of family offices is evolving beyond traditional tax and investment considerations, with increasing focus on stability, cybersecurity, healthcare, education and cross-border planning.

 Read more