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Private Client Legal Services
Individuals have very different needs to businesses, both emotionally and practically.
This differentiation has shaped the legal industry and how we do business, to ensure we have specialist private client lawyers responding to your personal plans across multiple areas in the UK and globally, such as tax planning, family and relationship decisions, property and philanthropy.
Our private client lawyers
We have detailed below the specific technical areas we can support you with as an individual, according to the legal framework in which we operate. These may involve succession, tax, family disputes, divorce, or buying and selling properties.
If you relate to any of the following areas, you may also be interested in our broader expertise supporting your businesses, business interests, business property, employees, contractual disputes, amongst others things, which can be found in the links below.
- International Private Wealth
- Investors & Entrepreneurs
- Landed Estates & Heritage Property
- Professionals & Senior Executives
Regime change: The beginning of the end of the remittance basis
We summarise the changes to the “non-dom” regime that are expected from April 2025 and provide analysis of the policy details available so far.
Meet our private client lawyers
Charles Russell Speechlys is absolutely first rate in the private client practice, with deep experience and expertise in complex, multi-jurisdictional planning and litigation. All of their partners are impressive, as are their associates.
Charles Russell Speechlys’ private client team, particularly the Guildford office, are one of my key contacts in the UK. I am consistently impressed by their legal expertise, professionalism, and international reach. Their enthusiasm is noteworthy.
Charles Russell Speechlys is absolutely first rate in the private client practice, with deep experience and expertise in complex, multi-jurisdictional planning and litigation. All of their partners are impressive, as are their associates."
Technical leaders in their field of expertise. Technically proficient advice delivered in a highly personable manner."
I am very impressed with Charles Russell Speechlys' ability to tackle complex and challenging technical tax matters. The team demonstrated significant knowledge of the industry sector."
The remittance basis: how did we get here?
The remittance basis is a special tax treatment for UK residents who are not domiciled in the UK and have foreign income and gains. Here we outline how it has changed over time.
Our private client services
Family
We help you plan for the future, for your relationship and your children. Our approach is humane, sophisticated and pragmatic.
Family Investment Companies
Structuring and advising on family investment companies to support intergenerational wealth planning and long-term control.
Immigration
Navigate complex immigration systems with our expert team, offering personalised solutions for individuals and businesses.
International Wealth Structuring
We advise international individuals, and their trustees and advisers, on the establishment and administration of asset holding structures.
Mental Capacity & Court of Protection
For those preparing documents to help protect finances and welfare when you no longer have the capacity to act.
Private Client Property
For those with personal property assets or those looking to purchase them.
Reputation Management
Our team of experienced media dispute specialists is highly attuned to advising private individuals on ‘reputation management’ issues.
Private Wealth Disputes
We provide tailored solutions for all varieties of domestic and international disputes for families and private wealth professionals.
Tax Disputes & Investigations
Handling disputes and investigations for you across all areas of tax.
UK Wealth Structuring
For those wishing to draft a Will to distribute their assets through efficient structures.
Wills and succession planning
Advice on wills, succession planning and the transfer of wealth across generations, helping individuals and families structure their affairs with clarity and confidence.
Our awards
What's important to you is important to us. Let's talk
If you would like to speak to a member of our Private Client team or to find out more about how we work, please get in touch.
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US citizens moving to the UK part 4: Inheritance tax and estate planning
Sangna Chauhan
Quick Reads
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“A Fairer End to Relationships”: First Thoughts on the Government's Landmark Consultation
Charlotte Posnansky
Quick Reads
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Planning roadmap for expats in Switzerland (2026) Part Two
Sophie Hart
Insights
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Planning roadmap for expats in Switzerland (2026) Part One
Sophie Hart
Insights
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Charles Hutton contributes to Investors' Chronicle exploring the role of trusts in families' financial planning
Charles Hutton
In the Press
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Alix Taquet and Sarah Bergougnoux write for Décideurs Patrimoine on the taxation of wealth transfers in France
Alix Taquet
In the Press
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US citizens moving to the UK part 3: Navigating trusts, businesses and investment pitfalls
Sangna Chauhan
Quick Reads
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Alice Martin, Elena Dunn and Carolyn Steppler write for Tax Journal on the UK tax implications of loans from non-UK resident trusts
Alice Martin
In the Press
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Nicola Saccardo elected as President-Elect of the International Academy of Estate and Trust Law
Nicola Saccardo
News
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Erell Bauduin and Julia Landru publish in STEP Journal on family business succession planning in France
Erell Bauduin
In the Press
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US citizens moving to the UK part 2: Understanding the UK tax system
Sangna Chauhan
Quick Reads
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The implications of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge
Charis Thornton
Quick Reads
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Charles Russell Speechlys bolsters Private Client practice in Asia with five‑strong team, appointing Kevin Lee as regional head
Simon Green
News
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New Swiss succession law on the transfer of businesses
Grégoire Uldry
Insights
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Wealth Structuring Developments In Switzerland
Alexia Egger Castillo
Insights
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Charles Russell Speechlys moves offices in Milan following consistent growth of Italian practice
Michael Lingens
News
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To charge or not to charge? That is the question facing the UK’s National Museums
Suzanne Marriott
Insights
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Switzerland plans further restrictions to buying real estate
Oliver Schreier
Quick Reads
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