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Michael Duffy

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Associate
Private Client & Tax

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Michael's practice covers a broad range of both domestic and offshore private client matters including tax and estate planning, wills, trusts and estate administration.

Much of his domestic practice relates to the landed estate sector, advising trustees and beneficiaries of complex and dynastic UK trusts in relation to tax and succession planning and trustee compliance.

Michael also advises international clients and trustees of offshore structures (including private trust companies), in relation to the ongoing administration of the structures, UK tax advice and in relation to specific projects and restructuring.

He has a particular interest in multi-jurisdictional succession planning.

Areas of Practice

Private Client, Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate & Administration of Estates, Tax & Advisory, Private Wealth Disputes

Awards & Rankings

Citywealth Future Leaders Top 100, 2020

Citywealth Future Leaders Award, 2020 – Associate of the Year, Bronze

Publications

Tolley’s Estate Planning – 2020-21 Edition (Contributor)

Memberships

Affiliate Member of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Education & Qualification

University of Cambridge

Qualified as a solicitor in 2017

Advanced Certificate in Administration of Estates

Advanced Certificate in Administration of Trusts

Advanced Certificate in Taxation of Trusts and Estates

Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients

Citywealth Future Leaders Top 100, 2020

Citywealth Future Leaders Award, 2020 – Associate of the Year, Bronze

Tolley’s Estate Planning – 2020-21 Edition (Contributor)

Affiliate Member of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

University of Cambridge

Qualified as a solicitor in 2017

Advanced Certificate in Administration of Estates

Advanced Certificate in Administration of Trusts

Advanced Certificate in Taxation of Trusts and Estates

Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients

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