Harbottle & Lewis LLP

Private Client

Chris is a private client adviser to individuals, families and trustees. He helps clients transfer wealth between generations, protect it from third parties, plan for death or incapacity, and manage complex cross-border tax and legal issues.

He has significant experience acting for trustees in international disputes and also conducts the administration of estates which are the subject of dispute. He advises on will planning and probate, particularly those which involve multiple jurisdictions, and acts as executor and administrator of estates.

He advises both international and domestic clients, with a particular focus on US-connected clients and those from LATAM 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 is globally recognised as a leading expert on trustees engaging in ESG, sustainable and values-aligned investing.

Chris has acted as an expert witness on English tax and legal questions in both UK and international disputes.

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

Chris is a member of STEP