Burges Salmon LLP has a large and dedicated private wealth practice, which is vastly experienced in working on complicated, cross-jurisdictional matters for individuals and trusts. Under the joint leadership of Suzanna Harvey and Jim Aveline, the ‘client centric’ team has developed a strong track record of working on the restructuring of complex trusts and other asset holding structures, both in the UK and overseas. Aveline has a particular focus on advising on family businesses, succession issues and on structures for holding wealth. John Barnett is another key figure in the practice who is both a tax solicitor and a Chartered Tax Adviser.
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'BS deals with us on a highly personal level. They try to ensure that their legal considerations align with what is best overall for our family and are proactive in suggesting ways to improve that.’
‘Jim Aveline has provided excellent support to us on trusts, wills and other family concerns. He is both highly empathetic and we have always felt reassured that he is overlooking our affairs.'
‘John Barnett is one of the best tax technical lawyers I have ever worked with, simply brilliant mind.’
‘The star of the show is Suzanna Harvey. The most brilliant of private client lawyers and a lovely person to work with.’
‘They are proper tax practitioners -their opinions are informed and well reasoned. They really are at the top of their game. John Barnett is stand out.’
‘John and his team are seamless to work with. I like recommending John Barnett, Susannah Harvey and the senior team at Burges as I know the quality of clients get will be second to none. They are thorough and very professional in addition to being extremely knowledgeable.'
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Jim Aveline
Suzanna Harvey
Practice head
Suzanna Harvey; Jim Aveline
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John Barnett