Andrew Goldstone > Mishcon de Reya LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Mishcon de Reya LLP
AFRICA HOUSE
70 KINGSWAY
LONDON
WC2B 6AH
England

Work Department

Mishcon Private

Position

Andrew is a Partner in Mishcon Private and heads up the Tax group. He advises high net worth UK and international families and trustees on all aspects of UK and offshore tax, succession planning and trusts. He regularly advises on residence and domicile issues including the statutory residence test, business investment relief and the locations of offshore trusts. He advises on philanthropy and the establishment of charitable trusts and foundations. His diverse range of clients cover all sectors and ages and include many high profile names.

Andrew also advises entrepreneurs and key executives on relevant tax reliefs and tax efficient investments, such as IHT Business Property Relief, CGT Entrepreneurs Relief, Enterprise Investment Schemes and Venture Capital Trusts.

He is a published author on tax and estate planning, has written numerous articles and is quoted widely in the national press. Andrew has been included in the Citywealth Leaders List since 2010 and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Career

Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP; Managing Director, Freeman Business Information plc; RSM Robson Rhodes (specialising in capital taxes advice for entrepreneurs); Solicitor, Lawrence Graham (Tax Department); Articled Clerk, Lawrence Graham; College of Law, Guildford; Cambridge University (Law)

Memberships

Andrew is a member of the Almeida Theatre Development Council.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Private client > Charities and not-for-profit

Mishcon de Reya LLP provides a ‘very friendly service and excellent advice’. With Chris Willis Pickup at the helm, the team is praised for its ability to ‘very clearly explain quite complicated legal terminology’. It frequently advises leading charities in the technology, innovation, life sciences, and research sectors. Other areas of focus include working with international philanthropists, advising on social and impact ventures, and on charitable foundations. Andrew Goldstone is also well-regarded for his philanthropy advice.

London > Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate

(Leading partners)

Andrew GoldstoneMishcon de Reya LLP

Mishcon de Reya LLP ‘distinguishes itself from the other main London law firms by being perceived as an innovative and progressive law firm’. It has ‘a reputation for excellence and high-quality practitioners’. Charlie Sosna spearheads the practice, which offers a blend of overseas tax planning, planning advice for UK-based entrepreneurs, and corporate structuring work for its clients. Major clients include private individuals and their families, businesses, family offices, and trust structures, and its client base is global. Among the other key individuals are Andrew Goldstone and Filippo Noseda. Noseda is a dual-qualified English solicitor and Swiss lawyer. Kassim Meghjee advises UK and international clients on all aspects of personal and business taxation. Another name to note is Patrick Harney, who has a particular specialism in US-UK and UK-Irish cross-border tax advice. Martin Davies heads the Middle East practice, and David Whittaker, Stuart Adams, and Nicola Simmons are highly recommended. There have been a number of additions to the team, including Marianne Kafena, who joined in January 2024 from Harbottle & Lewis LLP.