UK Wealth Planning
Our UK wealth team works with our clients to identify specific goals and aspirations for their wealth and their succession planning. We take care to ensure the right plan is in place for each individual.
The advice might include the effective use of making lifetime gifts or gifts by Will, or by using trusts, companies or LLPs. We also assist with implementing the client’s charitable initiatives. We advise on all relevant taxes and tax reliefs and exemptions.
Our clients include wealthy UK individuals and families, entrepreneurs, business owners, landowners and estates, investors, philanthropists, trustees, family offices and art collectors.
How we help
- Estate planning and succession – We organise will and estate planning for families and individuals, with a key focus on the long-term wealth preservation. We advise on all aspects of Wills, LPAs and trusts, having long-standing expertise in dealing with complex trusts. We have in-depth experience of alternative structures such as Family Investment Companies and other corporate group structures. We advise Private Equity executives on their partnership interests
- Family Governance – Many of our clients own businesses. Creating a clear blueprint for the successful succession and future governance of the business forms a key part of our advice. We are well versed in advising on the most appropriate structures and draft Family Charters and Shareholders Agreements to ensure the business remains in the family ownership and that robust decision-making protocols are established. Good communication ensures that the critical discussions take place at the right time
- Pre and post nuptial agreements – The possibility of the divorce of an individual or a key family member presents an ongoing risk to wealth preservation. We advise on protecting inherited, pre-marital, family business or trust assets in the event of divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, through pre and post nuptial agreements
- 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 – UK clients often wish to include offshore structures in their plans. We manage the creation, administration and use of offshore trusts, companies, partnerships, foundations and other entities
Our hallmark is that we are practical and solutions based. We listen and then advise. Our lawyers are technically excellent, coupled with a pragmatic approach and a passion for finding a workable solution for everyone. We are known for our teamwork – both within the firm and with the clients’ other professional teams.
Recommended reading
Partner, Laurence Morgan and Legal Director, David Lingham outline the long-awaited details of the proposed changes to the “non-dom” regime that were revealed as part of the Autumn Budget announced by Rachel Reeves on 30 October 2024.
Read more 31 Oct 2024 Autumn Budget 2024: Private Client TaxationPartner and Head of Private Wealth, Hayden Bailey and Legal Director, Emma Haley detail the headline changes to personal taxation announced at the 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October.
Read more 31 Oct 2024 Autumn Budget 2024: Business & Property TaxationPartner, Andrew Loan and Associate, Will Timbrell detail the headline changes to business and property taxation announced at the 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October.
Read more 25 Oct 2024 The 100-Year-Old Founder CEOOn 25 October, Partner’s Hayden Bailey and Clare Stirzaker will lead a panel discussion at the 2024 FFI Global Conference exploring the challenges and opportunities of human longevity in reshaping succession planning for business families and how we must adapt the tools we use and advisory practices we employ to cater this paradigm shift in the working life of our client family members.
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