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.
On 30 October, the Chancellor delivered the Autumn Budget, announcing £40bn of tax rises and an agenda for growth. The first Budget from the new Labour government, and the first ever from a female Chancellor, includes immediate increases in CGT; a significant restriction on inheritance tax relief for business and agricultural property, and further detail on the major reforms to non-domiciled taxation.
Find out how this will impact you.Planning for an artist’s legacy involves more than just inheritance – it’s about preserving creative identity while providing for loved ones. In the Christie’s Bulletin, Senior Associate, Alice Julian, explores the complexities of managing an Artistic Estate, from copyright and resale rights to tax strategy and charitable foundations.
Read more 11 Jun 2025 Zoe Jacob speaks at the The Trusted World Congress: SummitThis Friday at the ‘The Trusted World Congress Summit’ in London, Partner, Zoe Jacob sits on the ‘Building Long-Term Success for Global Creators’ panel to explore the shifting commercial and legal dynamics shaping how influencers and content creators are represented today. In particular, Zoe will explore the immigration challenges faced as creators expand internationally.
Read more 10 Jun 2025 Clare Stirzaker speaks at Private Client Advisory and Litigation Forum in ParisThis Friday at the Private Client Advisory and Litigation Forum in Paris, Partner, Clare Stirzaker joins retired tax lawyer, Matthew Hutton to speak on the topic of “Getting your Affairs in Order”, focusing on relationships and records.
Read more 05 Jun 2025 Out of Africa: Part four – Impact of the 2024 autumn budgetChanges to the “non-dom” regime which took effect from 6 April 2025 will significantly impact African individuals relocating to or already living in the UK. In the fourth instalment of our ‘Out of Africa’ series, Partner, Julie Howard and Associate, Annabella King explore how families and individuals can navigate the new rules – including the favourable four-year FIG regime and transitional reliefs – and highlight the importance of careful pre-arrival and ongoing planning.
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