The agile team at Howard Kennedy LLP covers a broad array of complex cross-border estate planning work, as well as tax and succession planning for HNWIs. It excels in also advising on family investment companies, as well as philanthropic foundations, charitable trusts, and on Sharia law. Liz Palmer advises HNWIs, wealthy families, entrepreneurs, and property investors. Palmer is particularly sought after for her advice on inheritance tax mitigation, and on the seamless transfer of family wealth across generations. She has significant expertise in acting for non-UK resident and non-domiciled individuals, specialising in the creation of offshore trusts and intricate asset structuring. Simon Malkiel advises UK and international HNWIs and UHNWIs, families, and trustees. John Annetts' practice comprises a diverse client base, which includes entrepreneurs, business owners, property investors, entertainers and artists.
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‘The team has very good strength in depth and a lot of intellectual fire-power. They are internationally focussed while retaining strong expertise in on-shore tax planning.'
'Their probate offering is particularly strong especially for high net-worth, complex and cross-border estates.’
‘John Annetts is an unflappable and highly able lawyer with a wide range of expertise. He has a loyal following who appreciate his commercial awareness and technical ability. John is brilliant with clients, approachable, friendly and reassuring.'
- 'Laura Lea is an up-and-coming associate in non-contentious onshore work. She has the happy knack of being able to get through a vast amount of complex work with speed and attention to detail. Already very effective, Laura is a future star.’
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Practice head
Liz Palmer
Other key lawyers
Simon Malkiel; John Annetts; Laura Lea