At Fladgate LLP, its sweet spot is international economically active clients with wealth of between £50m to £500m. It is increasingly dealing with a number of clients who have wealth in excess of this. Led by Jonathan Riley, it covers all aspects of wealth structuring and transfer, and is recommended for its work on complex tax and succession matters. Riley receives plaudits for his work with entrepreneurs and HNW/UHNWIs. Helena Luckhurst is vastly experienced in estate and succession planning matters for UK and international clients. In May 2025, Emily Osborne joined the practice from Stephenson Harwood.
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Testimonials
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‘This team at Fladgate, Katya Vagner, Helena Luckworth, Helen Cox and others are easy to work with, collaborative and technically competent in all aspects of their practice.'
‘Katya Vagner stands out for me. She is pragmatic and approachable with her advice, she seeks our assistance (as offshore lawyers) in a collegiate and professional manner.'
‘The Fladgate team is dynamic and growing under the leadership of Jonathan Riley. They have expanded by taking in new partners from a range of firms, thus increasing their capabilities in this sector.’
‘I deal with Jonathan Riley. He is collegiate and very measured in the way that he deals with clients. He is a reassuring presence, which goes down well with clients.’
- 'I work closely with Helen Cox. She and her team are incredibly professional and help us on complex cross border and tax planning.'
- 'Helen Cox has an entrepreneurial client base and is exceptional at cross border complex tax and structuring matters. She has great accessibility to clients and the ability to distil complex foreign advice to easily understandable principles.'
Work highlights
Advised members of the Qatari Royal Family before the Privy Council regarding the enforceability of Sheikh Saud Al Thani’s will.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Jonathan Riley
Other key lawyers
Emily Osborne; Helena Luckhurst; Helen Cox; Katya Vagner