Dom Rothbarth

What role can tax planning play in supporting the UK’s cultural institutions? In an article for Accounting and Business, Private Wealth Partner, Natasha Hassall discusses how schemes such as the Cultural Gifts scheme and Acceptance in Lieu can encourage philanthropy, helping culturally significant assets find a home in public collections while supporting effective estate planning.

In Forbes Africa, Partner, Julie Howard highlights the growing importance of succession planning as significant first-generation wealth approaches transfer to the next generation.

In FT Adviser, Partner, Clare Stirzaker and Senior Associate, Laura Cullinane, alongside Rebecca Reading of Lewis Golden, explore why family investment companies (FICs) continue to gain traction as a succession planning tool and consider the practical issues families may face after they are established.

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.