Selling a business

    Selling your business is usually the culmination of many years of hard work and investment. Having the correct advisory team in place to maximise the value you receive and avoid...

    Buying a business

    Buying a business involves substantial investment in terms of both your time and money. Having the correct advisory team in place to avoid getting it wrong is therefore vital. Whether...

    Professional Trustee Services

    Our partners regularly act as independent professional trustees for trusts ranging from small trust arrangements with only one asset such as a portfolio of quoted investments to complex trusts holding...

    Intestacy

    When a person dies without leaving a Will, they are described as having died intestate. In England and Wales, there is a statutory set of rules which apply if you...

    Deeds of Variation

    If you plan to benefit others from your inheritance, it is worth considering a deed of variation to take advantage of inheritance tax planning. A deed of variation allows you,...

    Declaration of Trust

    If you are buying a property with another person, you should consider having a declaration of trust prepared. Before completion, you will need to consider if you would like to...

    Probate and Estate Administration

    When a person dies, their estate has to be dealt with.  If there is a Will, the estate is administered according to the provisions within it – if possible. A...

    Inheritance Tax Planning

    Simple inheritance tax planning and advice can limit the tax you pay on your estate.  Inheritance tax (IHT) not only affects the very rich, but many other people are liable...

    Setting up and Administering a Trust

    Trusts can be a very effective way of managing your wealth now and in the future. They can hold a wide range of assets from property and shares to family...

    Writing and Reviewing Your Will

    Too many of us don’t have a Will – in fact only one out of three adults in the UK has one. Everyone should have a Will, particularly if you...

    Your Business Needs

    Whether you own a large complex business or you run a small family business, our team of private wealth lawyers can help ensure that your business is run as it...

    Trusts to Protect Assets and Family Wealth

    Our specialist lawyers look to find legal tax solutions, tailored to clients’ needs and requirements. We take a long term view, ensuring you stay compliant and your wealth is protected...

    Tax and Estate Planning

    Writing and reviewing your Will Our lawyers work with clients who have complex financial structures; they often own businesses or numerous properties or have significant pensions and savings. When financial...

    Business Succession Planning

    Our aim is to help create a future for you and your family with certainty and clarity by providing the highest quality legal advice and service. We work with you...

    Property Disputes

    A property dispute can have a major impact on your livelihood or business, and can often become costly. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant involved in a property...

    Regulatory law

    Complying with the regulatory framework in which a business operates is key to success. A regulatory investigation, even if it results in no action being taken, can be disruptive and...

    Alternative Litigation Funding and Insurance

    Resolving disputes, whether through litigation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR), can be expensive. It is also often an unbudgeted expense. Our lawyers can create funding packages tailored to your specific...

    Alternative Dispute Resolution

    If you or your business is involved in a dispute, it can often lead to unbudgeted cost and expense with no guarantee of a successful outcome. Resolving a dispute quickly,...