Areas of Practice
Private Client, International Wealth Planning, Trust & Succession Planning, Family Business, International, Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate & Administration of Estates, Entrepreneurs, Trusts & Divorce, Charities, Philanthropy & Non-Profit, Landed Estates, Heritage Property and Art, Tax & Advisory
Awards & Rankings
Chambers HNW, Ranked Individual, 2017 – 2020
Chambers UK, Ranked Individual, 2017
Conference Speaking
Guernsey Trusts conference, Evolution or Revolution, 2017
Publications
Tolley’s Guidance on Estate Planning
STEP Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients
Business Families and Family Businesses STEP Handbook for Advisers 2018
Memberships
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Business Families, Cross-Border Estates and International Client Special Interest Groups
Education & Qualification
University of Oxford
Qualified as a solicitor in 1995
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In Forbes Africa, Partner, Julie Howard highlights the growing importance of succession planning as significant first-generation wealth approaches transfer to the next generation.
Read more 3 min read 09 Sep 2026 Family investment companies: key lessons for families planning for the futureIn 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.
Read more 2 min read 14 Aug 2026 Five steps to take before passing on your wealthAs 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 UKWhy 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.
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