Druces LLP continues to advise on sophisticated cross-border wealth structuring, succession planning, and tax-efficient strategies. Its clients span the UK, US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Key names to note include Matthew Duncan, who is skilled at working on high-value estate planning, complex international tax structuring, and succession planning matters for UHNW families. Robert Macro has a strong focus on Middle Eastern, Asian, and European clients, and Paul Levy is a trusted advisor to beneficiaries, trustees, executors, and financial institutions. Helen Freely, Robert Macro and Roy Campbell are among the other senior contacts, alongside Mike Bell who joined the practice in November 2024 from Freeths LLP.
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Testimonials
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- 'Druces' private client team is excellent and I especially rate Rob Macro.'
- 'Rob Macro has that rare ability, in the private client world, of being able to connect equally effortlessly with 'old money' and 'new money' clients. He is a problem solver. He is creative, innovative and helps his clients to find solutions.'
Key clients
- BVI Company
Work highlights
Advising on de-enveloping of property held in an offshore company.
Advising on an UK probate and subsequent de-enveloping of 2 x UK properties held in an offshore company.
Acting in a high-profile estate planning matter.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Matthew Duncan; Helen Freely; Paul Levy; Robert Macro; Roy Campbell; Mike Bell