Chris Moorcroft > Harbottle & Lewis LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Harbottle & Lewis LLP
7 Savoy Court
LONDON
WC2R 0EX
England

Work Department

Private Wealth

Position

Chris Moorcroft advises individuals and families on the structuring of wealth and estates. This includes the use of vehicles such as companies, trusts and foundations to help manage the passing of wealth between generations, to protect wealth from hostile third parties, to cater for death or incapacity, and to manage complex cross-border tax issues involving multiple jurisdictions.

He advises on will planning and probate, particularly those which involve multiple jurisdictions, and acts as executor and administrator of estates. He has a particular interest in intestate estates and conducting the administration of estates which are the subject of dispute.

He represents wealthy individuals and families from around the world, as well as their family offices and trustees. He has a particular focus on US-connected clients and counts a number of clients from South America, the Middle East and Africa.

He has an interest in the ‘next gen’ of wealth owners and speaks extensively on the topic of transitioning wealth to millennials and Gen Z. He has expertise in ESG and social impact investing, and advises trustees on associated issues of fiduciary risk.

Career

  • Clifford Chance LLP 2007-2009
  • Harcus Sinclair 2009-2010
  • Barclays Wealth Advisory 2010 – 2012
  • Harbottle & Lewis LLP 2012 – present

Memberships

  • Chris is a member of STEP

Lawyer Rankings

London > Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate

Harbottle & Lewis LLP is lauded for its ‘boutique and first-class technical and practical advice about wealth planning’. Chris Moorcroft leads the practice, which advises wealthy families, private individuals, and their family offices. The nimble team frequently works with its reputation management team, and also has particular strength in the UK/US market. In addition, several members of the group have considerable experience in the Middle East. Alexa Collis was promoted to the partnership in June 2024 and Alasdair Wilson continues to be well-regarded. Marianne Kafena is now at Mishcon de Reya LLP, while former practice co-head Jonathan Burt joined Charles Russell Speechlys.