The ‘extremely knowledgeable, proactive and approachable’ team at Burges Salmon LLP is recognised for its skill at advising high-net-worth individuals and their families on global wealth-related mandates. Jim Aveline leads its family business team and he has a particular focus on family businesses, succession issues, and structures for holding wealth through trusts, companies, or partnerships. Suzanna Harvey became the head of its private wealth sector in February 2023. Another important member of the ’technically excellent’ team is John Barnett, who is both a solicitor and a chartered tax adviser.
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‘My experience with Burges Salmon over more than 20 years has been one of close attention to client needs, diligence in trying to understand clients personally in order to tailor their legal advice and a high level of technical expertise.’
‘Jim Aveline is highly personable and understanding of our needs, often innovative in suggesting legal solutions while still being thorough in guiding us through the normal legal necessities we've needed.'
‘The private client team have unrivalled technical expertise and experience. Able to advise on all aspects of Trust, succession planning and individual taxation and law.’
‘John Barnett and Emma Heelis-Adams are not only outstanding legal and tax advisors but also two of the nicest people you could hope to meet.’
'Strong technical expertise. Client friendly. Ability to provide practical advice tailored to clients' needs.'
‘Emma Heelis-Adams: extremely competent adviser, understands the complexities of clients and of financial markets and how financial institutions operate in the private client space.’
‘Excellent written advice, always willing to help and keeps very up to date with topical matters. Goes above and beyond to make themselves available to service our clients.’
- 'Excellent service and good legal knowledge and advice. Courtesy and friendliness.'
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Practice head
Suzanna Harvey; Jim Aveline
Other key lawyers
John Barnett; Emma Heelis-Adams