Supporting high-net-worth and land-owning families and their businesses with a wide range of mattes, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP’s London-based team offers key services, including estate strategy, specialist tax and trust advice, and support with the implementation of plans for intergenerational succession. Practice head Bart Peerless is a key point of reference for succession and estate planning for both domestic and international clients. He is ably supported by Robert Blower, who is particularly active in lifetime tax and estate planning. William Begley has established experience in tax and estate planning issues. Elsewhere in the team, Charles Hutton is rated for inheritance tax planning, and Sarah Wray is noted for her work on landed estate matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Technical expertise at a very high level matched with a practical approach and strong communication. Also, a partner-led service.'
‘Bart Peerless brings valuable commercial insight and practical insights to client situations. He is clearly in high demand but makes himself available when needed.’
‘Very strong technically and with a real understanding of the countryside.’
‘Empathetic, reliable, sensible.’
'Very knowledgeable and experienced in this sector. Highly collegiate with other advisers. Delivering practical advice.'
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Bart Peerless
Other key lawyers
Robert Blower; William Begley; Charles Hutton; Sarah Wray