Gowling WLG

The firm

The firm’s lawyers speak English, French, Russian and Ukrainian. The firm’s client base comprises entrepreneurs, entertainers, financial and banking services companies, fund managers, trust companies, sporting personalities and international families from many jurisdictions.

Clients trust the firm to deliver efficient and cost-effective advice, with a particular emphasis on commerciality and confidentiality. Backed up by the strength of the wider Gowling WLG team, plus strong relationships with law firms throughout the US, Asia and around the world, the firm offers comprehensive advice on any matters with an international dimension.

Areas of practice

The firm’s lawyers advise high-net-worth individuals (including underlying businesses), family offices, trust companies, private banks and linked financial institutions.

In particular, the firm advises on multi-jurisdictional estate, trust and tax planning, French tax as well as local tax, legal and regulatory issues. The firm’s experts also specialise in banking, financial services and regulatory laws in Monaco including compliance, anti-money laundering and due diligence.

Gowling WLG is an international law firm comprising the members of Gowling WLG International Limited, an English Company Limited by Guarantee, and their respective affiliates. Each member and affiliate is an autonomous and independent entity. Gowling WLG International Limited promotes, facilitates and co-ordinates the activities of its members but does not itself provide services to clients. The firm structure is explained in more detail at www.gowlingwlg.com/legal