International Wealth Planning
We act for many internationally mobile individuals who have assets in multiple jurisdictions. We are highly experienced in setting up effective international structures to hold those assets.
We advise on the creation, administration and termination of offshore trusts including the selection of an appropriate jurisdiction. We help clients on issues of domicile and residence, acquisition and disposal of UK residential and commercial property and we are highly experienced in establishing family offices to help manage large families and families with substantial wealth.
How we help
- Estate planning – We organise will and estate planning strategies for multi-jurisdictional estates and families
- Financial structuring – We have a wealth of experience in the structuring of tax-efficient acquisition, retention and sale of real estate, portfolio investments and trading or investment businesses
- Offshore structures – We manage the creation, administration and use of offshore trusts, companies, partnerships, foundations and other appropriate entities
- Tax advice – We provide domicile and residence advice to clients coming to, living in, or leaving the UK
- Pre and post nuptial agreements – We advise on all aspects of this increasingly common means of preserving inherited, pre-marital, family business or trust assets in the event of divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership
- Working with other jurisdictions – We always coordinate our advice with that received in other jurisdictions where our clients have a connection, and can advise on associated conflicts of law and private international law issues. We have a strong network of professionals around the world and are renowned for working closely with our clients’ international teams of advisers.
Recommended reading
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.
Read more 16 Sep 2026 Succession planning and wealth structuring for African familiesIn 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 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 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.
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