Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : London (Firms)
Band 1
About
Provided by Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP
We advise on a wide range of private wealth matters.
Individuals and families
We provide entrepreneurs, wealthy families and family offices (from both the UK and the rest of the world) with advice on their estate and succession planning.In addition to drafting Wills and lasting powers of attorney and providing advice on personal taxation matters, we specialise in the establishment of structures (including trusts, foundations, companies and various forms of partnership) for the protection and preservation of assets ranging from privately owned companies to racehorses, works of art and heritage property to yachts and planes (as well as real estate).
Trustees and beneficiaries
We advise trustees (both private and professional) and beneficiaries on taxation and the exercise of their powers, duties and rights under all forms of trust structures, both onshore and offshore.
Banks and private banks
We also work closely with banks and private banks on issues which are relevant to their own private clients, such as remittance (and other tax) considerations, structuring options and probate/post-death issues.
Trust Companies
We advise owners and bidders on the sale and purchase of trust businesses. We are uniquely placed as trust experts with commercial experience to assist with these transactions.
Chambers Review
Maurice Turnor Gardner is a highly respected boutique firm, with expertise in cross-border and complex matters relating to private wealth. The firm has a number of experienced practitioners who advise high net worth clients and their family offices on estate and succession planning, complex trust and philanthropic structures, and tax.
Strengths
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"I find the individuals at the firm to be proactive, responsive and very smart. I would recommend Maurice Turnor Gardner based on its service, technical ability and general intelligence."
"MTG can handle anything thrown its way and simplify complex matters to effectively communicate with the clients. The team responds immediately or gets back to me within a set time period."
"During our time working with the MTG team, it has consistently demonstrated the ability to advise on complex matters in a responsive and user-friendly manner."
"MTG has extensive experience in all areas of private client work and a deep understanding of a client's needs. The team seems sufficiently well supported; the advice is always clear and comprehensive."
"MTG has real depth and strength in its team, capable of analysing difficult matters, coming up with good structures and ways in which clients should hold their wealth."
"I find the individuals at the firm to be proactive, responsive and very smart. I would recommend Maurice Turnor Gardner based on its service, technical ability and general intelligence."
"MTG can handle anything thrown its way and simplify complex matters to effectively communicate with the clients. The team responds immediately or gets back to me within a set time period."
"During our time working with the MTG team, it has consistently demonstrated the ability to advise on complex matters in a responsive and user-friendly manner."
"MTG has extensive experience in all areas of private client work and a deep understanding of a client's needs. The team seems sufficiently well supported; the advice is always clear and comprehensive."
"MTG has real depth and strength in its team, capable of analysing difficult matters, coming up with good structures and ways in which clients should hold their wealth."
Notable Practitioners
Clare Maurice is senior partner at the firm and advises wealthy clients on a range of matters including philanthropic issues, estate planning and taxation.
"Clare Maurice is an extremely sophisticated and knowledgeable lady. She is always an asset and a joy at any client meeting or to work with on any client matter."
"Clare is an absolutely phenomenal lawyer, who is wise and has a huge amount of experience."
Ceris Gardner is highly experienced in matters relating to family governance, tax and estate planning. Gardner has a particular focus on advising international high net worth clients with immigration-related private wealth matters, such as relocation and cross-border tax planning.
Ed Powles advises wealthy clients on matters relating to estates, trusts and inheritance tax. He is well regarded for his technical expertise.
"Ed Powles has a very good brain and gets to core of an issue efficiently and precisely."
"Ed is very strong and collaborative and a pleasure to work with."
Emma-Jane Weider advises her clients on a broad range of matters, including cross-border cases, with a European focus. She has expertise in areas such as investment structures, inheritance tax, restructuring cases and tax planning. Weider is also the Maurice Turnor Gardner's managing partner.
"Emma-Jane is a consummate professional, really understands the complex, technical and practical aspects of private client work."
"Emma-Jane is very considered and considerate."
Fiona Poole focuses her practice on matters relating to taxation, relocation, as well as estate and succession planning. She is also the head of private wealth, and a qualified chartered tax adviser.
"Technically very sound at dealing with the problems wealthy billionaires have."
"Fiona's advice stands out from the crowd. She is very professional, friendly and great at speaking with both professionals and clients."
Claire Weeks advises her clients on matters relating to investments, restructuring, estate administration and acquisitions. She is well regarded for her technical expertise.
"Claire Weeks has always been excellent, she has very strong knowledge and understanding of wide-ranging and complex matters. She is extremely energetic in her approach and delivery."
"Claire's ability to advise on some of the trickiest tax questions I've ever come across is outstanding. She is incredibly impressive."
Paul Whitehead is experienced in wealth structuring, tax and estate planning, and is particularly well regarded for his technical ability regarding complex tax matters.
"Paul is technically amazing and it is quite rare to have someone so technical that is also personable like he is. He is encyclopaedic in UK tax knowledge, a joy to work with and great with clients."
Jennifer Chambers advises domestic and international clients on matters relating to succession, estate and charitable planning.
"Jennifer is consistent, pragmatic and doesn't waste clients' time or money."
Eesha Arora advises her clients on trust and asset structuring, cross-border tax planning, and philanthropic endeavours.
"Eesha is extremely bright and impressive with clients. She balances her strong legal knowledge with her client skills and is also approachable."
"I was always impressed by the technical and practical approach Eesha took."
"She is very driven, always unflappable, great in complicated situations and a class act."
"Eesha is very knowledgeable, an expert in her field and very easy to get on with."
Jennifer Emms advises her clients on high-value and cross-border matters relating to succession planning, investments and wealth transfer issues.
"Jennifer Emms has a natural flair at communication with clients and making them understand and appreciate matters of importance. She shows her passion and dedication to her work at all times."
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