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
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?
International Wealth Structuring for Latin American Families
The wealth structuring priorities of families in Latin America include a broad range of personal, financial and political risk issues.
Tobias Niehl
Luxembourg Client Briefing: Circular CSSF 21/790 – self-assessment for UCITS, part II funds, SIFs and SICARs; management letter; separate audit report
The Circular defines three supervisory tools.
Tobias Niehl
Luxembourg Client briefing: Circular CSSF 21/788 – New Audit Report
What will the report contain?
Pierre Bydzovsky
Rules to be followed by Swiss basketball clubs when hiring players through agents
Swiss clubs that use foreign agents who they know do not have a Swiss employment permit are punishable under criminal law.
Alice Martin
What to consider when appointing a protector?
Transferring assets to a trustee creates and requires trust.
Raphaël Bagdassarian
Capital Finance - Les Echos, La Lettre des Juristes d'Affaires and Le Monde du Droit cover Raphaël Bagdassarian's promotion to Partner in the firm's Paris office
Raphaël Bagdassarian has been promoted to Partner in the firm's Paris office.
Naomi Nettleton
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Topland Group on two key transactions
Topland Group is one of the largest multi-billion pound, privately owned investment groups.
Pierre Bydzovsky
Update on FIFA related proceedings in Switzerland
Various aspects of the Swiss FIFA-related proceedings have progressed with diverse outcomes.