Private Wealth Law

Robin Vos has a very strong reputation in the London market for his experience and technical expertise in international and domestic estate, tax and trust planning.

Sebastian Prichard Jones is very highly regarded for his extensive expertise and experience in advising ultra high net worth clients on sophisticated international matters relating to tax, trusts and succession planning. Prichard Jones, who is the firm's senior partner, has a particular focus on work involving the US.

"Sebastian Prichard-Jones is the best lawyer I have come across. He is business-minded, practical, creative, responsive, knowledgeable and personable."

"If I had to name the best international private wealth lawyer in the entire market, it would be Sebastian. He is a brilliant intellect and combines this with absolutely perfect judgement and charisma."

"Sebastian is a very experienced hand in the market, with proper intellectual firepower."

"All dealings I have had with Sebastian have been very professional and sophisticated."

Edward Reed focuses his practice on asset structuring, tax and succession planning, trusts and wills. He is highly regarded for his work in the London private wealth market, and has a particular focus on matters involving complex, cross-border tax issues, mainly focusing on France and Italy.

"Edward Reed is one of the most knowledgeable and best private client lawyers in the world."

"Edward Reed is an extraordinary private client lawyer. He has a rare awareness of foreign matters, particularly French issues. He is also very good with clients and a pleasure to work with."

Jennifer Smithson advises her high net worth clients on family offices, cross-border tax and estate planning, and complex trust and asset structuring matters.

"Jennifer Smithson is an exceptionally strong technical solicitor. She has a very unpretentious way of handling clients that puts me at ease and she gives succinct advice."

"Jennifer Smithson is a wonderful private client lawyer, combining strong knowledge with a very direct and pragmatic approach to deliver practical solutions to the clients."

"Jennifer Smithson's advice is consistently timely, practical and thoughtful."

Piers Barclay specialises in domestic and international tax, estate and succession planning matters. He is the head of private client department at the firm, and is highly regarded for his work in the London market, particularly for work involving complex family wealth structuring.

"He is a great leader, has depth, quality and is a pleasure to work with."

"Piers Barclay has a very collaborative approach and is willing to share praise with his team. He is extremely personable, very good at putting clients at ease and helping to understand complex issues."

Charles Gothard advises high net worth individuals on international tax matters, as well as estate planning and structuring issues.

"Charles Gothard has a very good understanding of client expectations and a very strong way of managing complex international matters involving many parties and jurisdictions."

Nicholas Harries focuses his practice on matters relating to cross-border estate planning and trusts, and he enjoys a strong reputation for his ability to guide clients through particularly complex trusts and tax issues.

"Nicholas is a very trustworthy private client lawyer, with very strong knowledge combined with patience and wisdom."

"Nicholas has a broad spectrum of experience and has guided us seamlessly through many complex issues. He is considered, professional and a technical expert."

"Nicholas is authoritative and very well trained in tax. He is top class and does quite a lot of cross-border tax, too."

Oliver Court focuses his practice on tax, estate planning, investments and business restructuring. He frequently advises his clients on family governance structures for the purpose of intergenerational wealth transfer.

"Oliver Court is very knowledgeable and has a good grasp of how things work in the US. It's been very easy working with him."

Mark Hunter advises individuals, trustees and family offices on a broad range of tax, trust and estate planning matters. His practice has a particular focus on US/UK cross-border work.

"Mark Hunter understands the issues, applies the law and is solutions-driven."

Richard Giangrande focuses his practice on cross-border estate planning and taxation, with a particular emphasis on US tax. He also frequently works with high net worth clients holding digital assets such as cryptocurrencies.

"Richard Giangrande really gets to know every client, making sure he can provide the best possible service."

"Richard is an excellent blend of the technical and the commercial."

"Richard’s advice to us consistently strikes an excellent balance between thoroughness, technical detail and pragmatism."

Charlie Maydon Grace advises high net worth clients on trusts, tax and estate planning, and her work frequently includes international considerations and structures.

"Charlie Maydon Grace is sharp as a tack and very good at focusing on what works for the client. She applies the law in a way that is suitable for the client and she is also really fun to work with."

"Charlie Maydon Grace is always responsive, collaborative, easy to get on with and forms good bonds with her clients."