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)
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Read more 2 min read 08 Sep 2025 Clare Pooley and Will Finnerty have been named in the 2025 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders listSenior Associate, Clare Pooley and Associate, Will Finnerty have been named as one of the 2025 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders. The annual list of leading young private client practitioners in the UK and Crown Dependencies recognises outstanding professionals and talent, highlighting their technical excellence and growing influence. This accolade affirms Clare and Will’s exceptional client service, commitment, and cross-border expertise.
Read more 4 min read 04 Sep 2025 ‘I’ve been told to sell my business and flee Britain, but I want to protect my legacy’ – Hayden Bailey comments in The TelegraphAmid significant changes to inheritance tax on the horizon, many long-standing family business owners are reconsidering their future, with some being advised to sell their business or shift their base abroad in anticipation of reduced Business Property Relief (BPR). In a recent Telegraph article, Partner and Head of Private Wealth, Hayden Bailey comments on the growing pressure facing UK family businesses, noting “there’s less desire to build a generational family business in the current climate.”
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