Private Wealth Disputes
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : South West
Band 2
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Burges Salmon has a strong reputation for private wealth law matters, especially contentious trusts and estates work.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Burges Salmon team handled the complex matter very well. The team was excellent and worked hard to get us into a strong position for trial."
"They are so knowledgeable in the area of private client law and perfectly know how to approach a client. They knew exactly how the trustee's questions needed to be addressed."
"Their opinions are written in a clear and precise manner that is easy to understand. They have a very good appreciation of the UK tax laws and can communicate this in a way that is easy to understand."
"They are very capable of handling complex, cross-border matters and explain the outcomes in an understandable manner. The team provided excellent service and delivery."
"Burges Salmon have provided sound advice and navigated the complexities of a structure holding both onshore and offshore assets."
"The Burges Salmon team handled the complex matter very well. The team was excellent and worked hard to get us into a strong position for trial."
"They are so knowledgeable in the area of private client law and perfectly know how to approach a client. They knew exactly how the trustee's questions needed to be addressed."
"Their opinions are written in a clear and precise manner that is easy to understand. They have a very good appreciation of the UK tax laws and can communicate this in a way that is easy to understand."
"They are very capable of handling complex, cross-border matters and explain the outcomes in an understandable manner. The team provided excellent service and delivery."
"Burges Salmon have provided sound advice and navigated the complexities of a structure holding both onshore and offshore assets."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin Kennedy advises private wealth clients on tax and estate administration matters, with expertise in complex matters of international scope.
"Kevin is a superb litigator who kept cool under pressure and had a clear vision of where the case needed to go. He has a very clear understanding of all the complex issues to which the case gave rise."
"I think Kevin is an excellent choice, good at fighting his client's corner, and he can adopt a measured yet forceful approach."
"Kevin is very much an MVP - he is responsive, practical and relatable. His advice is always on the money yet delivered in a down-to-earth style that is understandable by all levels of the client team."
"Kevin is an excellent practitioner - very astute and resourceful."
Suzanna Harvey is a partner and advises on high-value and often international trust and estate matters. Harvey is rated highly for her client service and the complexity of matters she handles.
"Suzanna is just a top private client lawyer. She's very accessible and up to date on the last reforms and positions of HMRC."
"Suzanna provides exceptional leadership to the private client team at Burges Salmon. Her advice is always on point, practical and well explained."
"Suzanna is a brilliant technical lawyer, a really first-class brain. She would pick up difficult technical points."
Jim Aveline is a trust and estate team leader at the firm and deals with complex trust management cases.
"Jim has shown a high level of care for our affairs and has been extremely helpful in guiding us through the issues around some somewhat complicated trust problems."
"Jim has an excellent knowledge of UK tax legislation and is able to explain the issues in an easy-to-follow manner. He has always provided a very good and responsive level of service."
"Jim is an excellent adviser who demonstrates a high degree of empathy and emotional intelligence, alongside his technical knowledge. He is highly committed to his clients."
Tom Hewitt advises on a range of trust and estate issues, including international matters.
"I highly recommend Tom for his client service and technical expertise across private client, trusts and property matters."
Ranked Individuals at
Burges Salmon LLP
Bristol and surrounds