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George Bull, UK Associate on secondment to Geneva

George is admitted to practise in England and Wales and as a foreign lawyer to the EU/EFTA authorised lawyers for the Commission du barreau in the canton of Geneva.

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About

George is an associate in Charles Russell Speechlys’ Swiss private client team.

George has a broad range of experience in tax, trust and succession matters, working with individuals, trustees and executors both UK and internationally based. George’s work primarily relates to Anglo-Swiss matters, but he also continues to work with our London office on UK domestic matters.

George is admitted to practice in England and Wales and is based in our Geneva office.

Experience

UK estate planning advice including Will drafting for UK domestic and Anglo-Swiss testators
Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and wider advice relating to mental capacity
Advice relating to UK residency and the Statutory Residency Test
Providing detailed notes of advice to trustees relating to UK tax treatment and reporting requirements
Establishing trust structures for UK resident and international clients with a broad range of worldwide assets
Advising non-UK executors of their obligations in relation to the administration of foreign estates comprising UK assets

Our thinking

Jennison v Jennison – a win for foreign executors dealing with English assets

George Bull

quick reads
31 Jan 2023
In the recent case of Jennison v Jennison [2022] EWCA Civ 1682, the English Court of Appeal (EWCA) ruled on the standing of an executor appointed u... Read More In the recent case of Jennison v Jennison [2022] EWCA Civ 1682, the English Court of Appeal (EWCA) ruled on the standing of an executor appointed u...
Inheritance contracts: An unknown planning tool for Brits with assets in Switzerland?

Alexia Egger Castillo

Insights
21 Nov 2022
How you choose to dispose of your estate after death requires careful consideration, especially where assets are in multiple jurisdictions Read More How you choose to dispose of your estate after death requires careful consideration, especially where assets are in multiple jurisdictions
Celebrating Charitable and Philanthropic Initiatives

George Bull

quick reads
14 Nov 2022
This week Charles Russell Speechlys SA is hosting a drinks reception at Geneva University to celebrate the International Federation for Human Right... Read More This week Charles Russell Speechlys SA is hosting a drinks reception at Geneva University to celebrate the International Federation for Human Right...
When can you set off claims against different elements of a project

James Worthington

Insights
16 Sep 2021
The Court’s decision raises important drafting considerations for construction contracts involving multiple elements of a project. Read More The Court’s decision raises important drafting considerations for construction contracts involving multiple elements of a project.
What to consider on a change of trustee

Alice Martin

Insights
17 Nov 2020
The decision to change trustee is not taken lightly. Doing so involves upheaval within professional relationships and can be risky Read More The decision to change trustee is not taken lightly. Doing so involves upheaval within professional relationships and can be risky
Online probate applications to be mandatory for practitioners - a step in the right direction

George Bull

quick reads
30 Oct 2020
The Probate Service in England (which deals with administration of estates) is one of many public departments to have felt the strain of the corona... Read More The Probate Service in England (which deals with administration of estates) is one of many public departments to have felt the strain of the corona...

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