Greenwoods covers the full spectrum of private client work from wills and trusts, to the management of lifetime affairs. It boasts considerable experience in cross-border and non-domiciled estate planning and administration work. It is well-placed to advise on complex tax and structuring matters where there are non-UK trusts and other offshore structures. Clare Harris heads the practice, and Matthew Biles regularly advises wealthy individuals who are both UK domiciled and non-domiciled.
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Testimonials
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‘The team I worked with were professional, efficient and made the process easy to understand. They were always willing to go that extra yard.’
‘Always willing to listen and be patient, when explaining the simplest of items. Very responsive and willing to help. Made it very clear what the next steps were and met deadlines.’
‘Amelia Beringer has a very natural way of dealing with people which immediately puts one at ease. At a difficult time for me, she guided me through the process with grace and even levity, having as she does a great sense of humour. Oh and she is whip smart.’
- 'The team were excellent on all matters relating to trust, personal tax and other resultant challenges from wealth management approaches.'
- 'Matt Biles was excellent - available in very short order, knowledgeable and most importantly was able to offer advice that was tailored to the context of my position rather than an off the shelf answer to a generic question.'
- 'Rob Payne was also super - efficient and thorough in the work that he performed and able to offer quick solutions to problems as they arose.'
Work highlights
Advised on the administration of a £40m estate with a complex IHT position, including lifetime gifts and claims for BPR, further complicated by a contentious claim against it.
Advised and prepared wills for a client with £12m assets in UK, France and USA – focusing on treating the children equally but also protecting their legacy via the use of trusts within the wills.
Provided estate planning advice for clients with a £10m estate and creation of lifetime trusts for children.
Practice head
Clare Harris
Other key lawyers
Matthew Biles; Amelia Beringer; Robert Payne