Clients of Harbottle & Lewis LLP include wealthy families, private individuals and their family offices, as well as multinational companies, start-up businesses, and established industry leaders. Additionally, it advises a number of high-profile individuals and their families. There has been a changing of the guard as Gary Ashford and Chris Moorcroft now co-head the department. Jonathan Burt left the firm in November 2024 to join Charles Russell Speechlys LLP. However, there have been additions to the group at a senior level with the arrival of Charles Lloyd from Macfarlanes LLP in April 2025, as well as the promotion of Alasdair Wilson to partner in the same month.
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‘Harbottles private client team is increasingly focussed on UNHWs from a variety of different places around the world with many business interests. They are very responsive to client needs and call on the back up available from their matrimonial, privacy and reputational work to provide a suite of services.’
‘Gary Ashford has great insight into global trends and developments in personal tax and wealth management having worked for HMRC and now the president of the CIOT. What he doesn't know isn't worth knowing!’
‘The team has the knowledge and skills required to deal with difficult and tricky questions. Gary Ashford is brilliant and his knowledge and approach are excellent. Will recommend him always.’
‘This team is renowned for providing innovative and comprehensive legal services to high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and their families.'
‘Gary Ashford is a prominent UK tax professional with significant experience in international taxation and digital economy matters.'
- 'Gary has a particular focus on crypto assets and decentralized finance, as well as ample expertise in contentious tax matters. His work provides valuable insights into AI's impact on taxation or the digital economy.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Gary Ashford; Chris Moorcroft
Other key lawyers
Alasdair Wilson; Siena Gold