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Personal tax, trusts and probate

Nicholas Barlow

Nicholas Barlow

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Bishop & Sewell LLP

Nicholas Barlow heads the practice at Bishop & Sewell LLP, which acts for a wide range of clients who are based in the UK and internationally, including some high-net-worth clients. These clients include politicians, professionals, artists and entrepreneurs. The firm regularly acts for family business owners, and others, such as families with holding structures across multiple jurisdictions. Other areas of focus include advising international clients on pre-residency planning, or on planning their exit.
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+44(0)207 631 4141
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bishopandsewell.co.uk

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Work Department

Private Client

Position

Nicholas is a Partner and Head of the Private Client team

Career

Nicholas Barlow joined Bishop & Sewell following the merger with Monro Wright & Wasbrough on 1st February 2021.

Having graduated from Exeter with a degree in law joined Monro Pennefather & Co as a Trainee Solicitor in 1996. Nicholas has been a Partner at Monro Wright & Wasbrough since 2003 and heads up our Private Client team. Nicholas is also the registered Training Principal for our Trainee Solicitors and has participated in the BPP Access to Practice scheme for a number of years, mentoring students on the Legal Practice Course.

Nicholas advises high net worth UK and international families and trustees across a broad range of areas including tax, succession planning and trusts. He regularly advises on the creation and use of powers of attorney and trusts for the protection of vulnerable beneficiaries. He also advises a number of landed families in connection with relevant tax reliefs, such as IHT Agricultural Property Relief, and also individuals in connection with CGT Entrepreneurs’ Relief and IHT Business Property Relief, working closely with our Property and Business teams and also with the client’s investment and accountancy advisers.

Nicholas was admitted to the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners in 2007 and advises on residence and domicile issues including the statutory residence test, ownership and use of property situated in the UK and the interaction with offshore trusts.

Memberships

  • Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners
  • Law Society Private Client Section
  • Country Land & Business Association
  • International Tax Planning Association

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Testimonials

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  • ‘In Central London there are now few firms concentrating in private client work. Bishop and Sewell are a stand out. Their advice is given promptly and efficiently.’

  • ‘Helen Langworthy - I have recommended her to nine other friends. She runs effective teams, who are well supervised, and ensures that legal advice is delivered quickly, effectively and to a high standard.’

  • ‘Really helpful and very knowledgeable staff. They are a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Efficiency and friendly approach of all staff and fast turnaround of information requests.’

  • ‘Bishop and Sewell provide partner led practical, sensible advice which is just what I look for in a law firm.’

  • ‘The team is well established. Helen Langworthy and Nicholas Barlow are able to offer a personalised and tailored service as a result of their size.’

  • ‘I have referred many of my clients , and family and friends to Helen Langworthy. All the feedback I have had has been nothing but positive. She knows her stuff and has a very good manner with clients.’

  • ‘Nicholas Barlow is a good lawyer and a steady pair of hands. I have found Nicholas professional and a good all round lawyer.’

  • 'They are approachable and personable in dealing with clients and family sensitivities that are equally important to give fully rounded advice.'

  • 'Nicholas Barlow holds a room with his presence without being dominant. He is patient, supportive, reflective and insightful.'