It is a challenging time as Europe faces the uncertainties of Brexit, COVID-19 and an economic slowdown.
We are here to help our clients meet these challenges with confidence.
Through our offices and country teams we advise clients throughout Europe on their cross-border business and private matters.
We act for European corporates on multi-jurisdictional transactions, advisory projects and disputes.
We also advise high net worth individuals, their families and family offices on international wealth planning structures.
Our European offices
Our offices in London, Paris, Luxembourg, Geneva and Zurich offer integrated corporate, tax, funds and private clients services across the main wealth management centres of continental Europe.
Our country teams
Where we do not have offices, we have put together multidisciplinary teams focused on other major European markets, helping clients into and from Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Nordics and Spain.
Through our strong relationships with leading law firms across the continent, we can connect you to the best local advisers when you need ‘on the ground’ support. These firms have been selected to match our standards for legal expertise, client service and values so you have seamless advice across borders.
Meet the team
- Call Michael +44 (0)20 7427 6503
- Email Michael
- London office
- Call Hamish +44 (0)20 7203 5392
- Email Hamish
- London office
- Call Andrew +44 (0)20 7427 6511
- Email Andrew
- London office
- Call Thanos + 971 4 246 1925
- Email Thanos
- Dubai office
- Call Jonathan +44 (0)1242 246378
- Email Jonathan
- Cheltenham office
- Call Andrew +44 (0)20 7203 5227
- Email Andrew
- London office
Our thinking
Rose Carey
Rose Carey quoted in The Evening Standard on visitor visa applications
“Family visas are currently taking up to six months to process and with no priority service available...”
Alexia Egger Castillo
Inheritance contracts: An unknown planning tool for Brits with assets in Switzerland?
How you choose to dispose of your estate after death requires careful consideration, especially where assets are in multiple jurisdictions
Bruno Ledrappier
Federal Act on the Combatting of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
The Swiss system to tackle money laundering and the financing of terrorism is constantly evolving.
Benoit Pasquier
Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens international Sports credentials with the appointment of Benoît Pasquier
Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens international Sports credentials with the appointment of Benoît Pasquier
Olivier Cavadini
Federal Council initiates process for drafting of bill on central beneficial owners registry
Find out why the Federal Council have instructed the Federal Department of Finance to draft a bill on a central beneficial owners registry
Alice Martin
British expats in Switzerland: What to do when someone dies
This note provides key guidance on what to do when someone dies resident in Switzerland.
Simon Hofstetter
Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Dispute Resolution Partner Simon Hofstetter in Switzerland
Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Dispute Resolution Partner Simon Hofstetter in Switzerland
Renaud Ferry
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Biolog-id on the execution of a Business Combination Agreement for proposed $312 million merger
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Biolog-id on the execution of a Business Combination Agreement for the proposed $312 million merger.
Sophie Hart
Inheritance tax impact in cross-border estates: leaving your Swiss or UK property to your heirs
We take a look at the inheritance tax rules activated on the passing of Swiss or UK real estate to heirs on death.
Jack Carter
Jack Carter writes for eprivateclient on the registration requirements for trust structures holding UK real estate
Trust structures holding UK real estate: Reporting requirements under the Register of Overseas Entities
Alexia Egger Castillo
Wealth Structuring Developments In Switzerland
Careful considerations need to be given when setting up wealth and estate structures and vesting funds in them.
Pierre Bydzovsky
Update on FIFA-related proceedings in Switzerland
An update on the TV rights appeal trial for the World Cups and the on-going trial against former FIFA president and former UEFA president.
Grégoire Uldry
New Swiss succession law on the transfer of businesses
On 10 June 2022, the Federal Council adopted its Message amending the Civil Code on the transfer of businesses by succession.
Emma Humphreys
Emma Humphreys and Paul McCarthy write for Property Week on the new landlord digital ID checks
Emma Humphreys and Paul McCarthy write for Property Week on new landlord digital ID checks
Michael Wells-Greco
Same-sex marriage in Switzerland: financial considerations and parentage
Swiss law on same-sex marriage will come into force on 1 July 2022.
Bart Peerless
The Lawyer reports on the Firm's promotion announcement
The Lawyer reports on the Firm's promotion announcement
Bart Peerless
Charles Russell Speechlys promotes six to Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys promotes six to Partner
Tobias Niehl
Luxembourg Client Briefing: Modernisation of Luxembourg Securitisation Law
Luxembourg has amended the Law of 22 March 2004 on securitisation.
Lesley O’Leary
Briefing publishes Lesley O’Leary 's comments on hybrid working and the impact on collaboration
Briefing publishes Lesley O’Leary 's comments on hybrid working and the impact on collaboration
Sophie Hart
Key Considerations for a Swiss Executor Dealing with UK Assets
What should a Swiss based executor dealing with assets in the UK be thinking about?