-
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 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
-
-
ECCTA 2023 - Failure to prevent fraud offence- what charities need to know and do
Penelope Byatt
Insights
-
An introduction to Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 for charities: key changes from 18 November 2025
Liz Gifford
Insights
-
Morning Star UK quotes Julia Cox on the impact of potential inheritance tax rises in the UK Autumn Budget
Julia Cox
In the Press
-
Good Divorce Week 2025: Believe it or not, there is a better way
Emily Borrowdale
Quick Reads
-
Autumn Budget 2025: Sifting the Rumours on Tax Rises and Reforms
Charlotte Inglis
Quick Reads
-
Cross-border estates and the new “non-dom” regime: UK IHT reporting on death
Harriet Betteridge
Insights
-
James Broadhurst writes for Family Office Magazine on the attractiveness of hotels as an asset class
James Broadhurst
In the Press
-
Harriet Betteridge writes for Tax Adviser on pensions and inheritance tax
Harriet Betteridge
In the Press
-
The Pathfinder Pilot in practice – putting children back at the very heart of the Children Act
Sarah Anticoni
Quick Reads
-
Amendments to the Non-Contentious Probate Rules in force from today
Jessie Davies
Quick Reads
-
Property Week quotes Thomas Moran on the Renters’ Rights Bill and potential concerns around the lack of detail
Thomas Moran
In the Press
-
Citywealth quotes Sally Ashford on elder protection and mental capacity
Sally Ashford
In the Press
-
Facilitated adoption in Switzerland for children born by ART or surrogacy?
Catherine Merkt
Quick Reads
-
Harriet Betteridge writes for Tax Journal on the new IHT tax rules for pensions in the UK
Harriet Betteridge
In the Press
-
-
The Daily Telegraph quotes Nicola Saccardo on our Italian practice and wealthy individuals relocating to Italy
Nicola Saccardo
In the Press
-
Financial News quotes Nicola Saccardo and Annapaola Negri-Clementi on our Italian practice and the relocation of wealthy individuals to Italy
Nicola Saccardo
In the Press
-
-
Where do I start? Practical points to consider for a family charter
Sangna Chauhan
Insights