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Personal tax, trusts and probate

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BBS Law

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At BBS Law, its core client base consists of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Many of its clients are entrepreneurial. It is experienced in advising on offshore and cross-border issues, including offshore trusts, anti-avoidance provisions and residency status. In addition, it provides complex tax advice for succession planning. The practice is led by Richard Denton, while Priti Shah is another notable member of the department.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team, extremely ably headed by Richard Denton, provides a very experienced and pragmatic approach to all tax, trusts and estate planning issues. They combine solid analytical skills with a creative and dynamic flair to problem-solving. I would highly recommend them.'

  • ‘Richard Denton is always a source of wise advice, sound analysis and is excellent at identifying a practical and often inventive solution to his clients’ problems.'
  • 'Richard has a strong and supportive team, including the thorough and perceptive Sebastian Cussons-Mercado and Jamie Romer who is equally hard-working and engaged. At partner level Priti Shah is also a great choice.’

  • ‘Efficient, knowledgeable and meticulous.’

  • ‘Richard Denton - outstanding - safe pair of hands - always glad to introduce clients to. Affable as well as knowledgeable.’

  • ‘Richard Denton is practical in his advice and provides advice which is sympathetic to sometimes complex family and personal situations.’

  • ‘BBS is a dynamic relationship focused law firm with a great team of partners who are commercially minded when dealing with legal issues.’

  • ‘The individuals we deal with have an excellent grasp of the legal issues at hand - that however is not unique and should be expected. What makes BBS stand out is the commercial edge and all round value add they provide on transactions and general advice.’

Work highlights

Advised the trustees of an offshore trust on the tax implications for the trust after losing its excluded property status.
Advised an ultra-high-net-worth individual on transferring a business valued at over £100m into two trusts.
Advised the executor of an estate where the deceased had been domiciled in Guernsey, with significant assets offshore and in the UK.

Practice head

Richard Denton

Other key lawyers

Priti Shah; Sebastian Cussons-Mercado; Jamie Romer