Jurisdictions
Our private wealth team sits in London, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai.
Languages
Our team works in business-level fluency in eleven languages.
Lawyers
Our private wealth team of more than 50 lawyers supports HNW and UHNW clients around the world.
We support professional trustees, settlors, beneficiaries, and institutions on regulatory compliance, tax issues, and the effective governance of family and charitable trusts and foundations.
Clients rely on us for practical, strategic guidance across the full lifecycle of a trust or foundation, from formation and jurisdiction selection, regulatory compliance, governance, dispute resolution and restructuring. We also advise on the evolving tax landscape and represent trustees and foundations in tax tribunals and court proceedings when needed.
Our work often involves complex, cross-border arrangements, including matters arising from matrimonial disputes, succession issues, and offshore asset holding.
A 'powerhouse' that has 'an incredible bench of partners in terms of experience and strength'.’
The Legal 500 UK 2025
Clients value our clarity, responsiveness, and ability to simplify the complex - providing the confidence and assurance needed to manage wealth structures effectively across generations and jurisdictions.
Our Services
We advise international families on establishing effective wealth-holding structures across multiple jurisdictions including trusts, foundations, and hybrid vehicles, ensuring long-term preservation and smooth transfer of wealth in a cross-border context.
We assist private clients and trustees facing HMRC enquiries and serious fraud investigations, including use of international disclosure facilities for compliant tax resolution.
We guide families and trustees through the intricacies of international tax planning, including the remittance basis and multi-jurisdictional strategies for foreign domiciliaries.
We advise multinational employers and individuals on establishing and managing offshore pension schemes, including EFRBS, QROPS, QNUPS, and International Pension Plans (IPPs), ensuring compliance and long-term benefits.
Protecting family wealth from legal, political and personal risks is essential. We design and implement tailored trust and corporate structures in established asset protection jurisdictions, helping high-net-worth individuals safeguard assets.
Awards and Recognition
Our People
Beatrice Puoti
Partner - Head of Private Wealth, London
London
Evelyne Bagdassarian
Partner - Head of Tax, Avocat au Barreau de Paris
Paris
Alastair Glover
Partner – Head of Private Wealth, Middle East
Dubai
Kevin Lee
Partner - Head of Private Wealth, Asia
Hong Kong
Suzanne Johnston
Partner - Head of Private Wealth, Singapore
Singapore
Joanna Jiang
Partner at Wei Tu Law Firm*