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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."
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.
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 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 Trust Establishment, Administration & Taxation
For those wishing to utilise trust structures and the administration of this.
Wealth Structuring
For those wishing to draft a Will to distribute their assets through efficient structures.
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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Family Offices and Succession Planning – handing over the reins
Graeme Kleiner
Quick Reads
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eprivateclient quotes Nicola Saccardo and Daniele Mologni on why Italy is an increasingly popular destination for high-net-worth individuals looking to relocate
Nicola Saccardo
In the Press
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Sarah Wray writes for Professional Adviser on the inheritance tax consultation on agricultural and business property relief
Sarah Wray
In the Press
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FT Adviser reports on our Gen Z survey and quotes William Marriott and Sally Ashford on the financial behaviours of this cohort
William Marriott
In the Press
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The Wealth Net profiles Sarah Rowley, Head of Charities and Philanthropy
Sarah Rowley
In the Press
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William Marriott and Sophie Clark write for EG Magazine on structuring the bank of mum and dad and family trusts
William Marriott
In the Press
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Dominic Lawrance and Catrin Harrison write for Tax Journal on the implications of the Court of Appeal judgment in the case of ‘A Taxpayer v HMRC’
Dominic Lawrance
In the Press
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When is 20% not 20%? The real impact of the proposed changes to business property relief on trading companies
Sarah Wray
Quick Reads
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Charles Russell Speechlys finds that Gen Z prioritises financial planning and saving amidst growing economic challenges
Sally Ashford
News
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The Path to Commonhold is Set in Stone by the Government: What do landlords and developers need to know about the Government’s White Paper on Commonhold?
Laura Bushaway
Quick Reads
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What do the proposed changes to business property relief mean for Investors and Entrepreneurs and their businesses?
Mary Perham
Insights
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - the inheritance tax Consultation on agricultural and business property
Sarah Wray
Quick Reads
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Pet Ownership and Family Breakdown: Transatlantic Treatment of Pets on Divorce
Miranda Fisher
Quick Reads
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Sarah Jane Boon and Julia Cox write for Tax Adviser on safeguarding family wealth and the role of pre- and post-nuptial agreements
Sarah Jane Boon
In the Press
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Living Together in the 2020s: Why more Gen Z’s are Saying 'Yes' to Cohabitation Agreements
Cara Fung
Quick Reads