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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.
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 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.
More private client articles
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Autumn Budget 2025: Extension of Schedule A1 Inheritance Tax “look‑through” to UK agricultural property
Sarah Wray
Insights
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Erell Bauduin comments in VOGUE Business on how leading companies approach succession strategy
Erell Bauduin
In the Press
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Succession Planning in Family Investment Companies: What Should Families Consider?
Mary Perham
Quick Reads
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Family Investment Companies: family values, succession and wealth stewardship
Edward Robinson
Quick Reads
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Through the looking glass - transparency in the family courts (reprised).
Charlotte Posnansky
Quick Reads
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CGT and Excluded Settlors: Reimbursement Risks for Trustees Post April 2025
Alice Martin
Insights
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Ahmad Anani and Jihane Rizk write for The Legal Industry Reviews: Qatar Edition on private wealth structures under the QFC regime.
Ahmad Anani
In the Press
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Cora Hardy comments on partnership dissolution in Farmers Weekly
Cora Hardy
In the Press
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EU–India Trade Deal: A Transformational Agreement Opening New Pathways for Business
Kim Lalli
Insights
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Tax, compliance and shifting challenges and opportunities: Our 2026 lookahead for Investors and Entrepreneurs
Mary Perham
Insights
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Investors’ Chronicle quotes Harriet Betteridge on how to be a good executor
Harriet Betteridge
In the Press
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The Telegraph quotes William Marriott on the importance of correctly completing a property information form and the onus placed on sellers
William Marriott
In the Press
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Silvia On, Ian Yeung and Hilary Leung contribute to The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2026: Hong Kong – Private Client
Silvia On
Insights
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BPR: Why the £2.5 million allowance still demands action before April
Mary Perham
Quick Reads
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Family Investment Companies: Should you have a trustee shareholder?
Mary Perham
Quick Reads
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Agricultural law review 2025/2026: Key cases and legislation in 2025 and what’s ahead in 2026
Maddie Dunn
Insights
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Agricultural policy review 2025: Key changes and what to expect in 2026
Maddie Dunn
Insights
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Hannah Catt writes for Tax Adviser on the implications of the newly introduced high value council tax surcharge in the UK
Hannah Catt
In the Press