At the helm of Howard Kennedy LLP is John Annetts. Annetts continues to deal with a wide range of high-value and complex estates, ranging in value from £2m to £350m, many of which are multi-jurisdictional. Liz Palmer is another prominent member of the practice who advises UK and international clients on various matters, and has a particular emphasis on tax advice pertaining to residence and domicile issues. Simon Malkiel acts for a growing and diverse client base of UK and international high and ultra-high-net-worth clients. These clients include entrepreneurs, business owners, real estate investors, and individuals in the sports, entertainment, and art sectors. All three of the lawyers mentioned are members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation. The group is also experienced in advising on Sharia law and on family investment companies.
Testimonials
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‘Simon Malkiel has the right combination of client handling skills and deep technical knowledge. Simon is ably assisted by Laura Lea, who also has great client handling skills.'
‘Approachable and good value, we always see a client led approach from Howard Kennedy. Liz Palmer is extremely able to cut to the heart of a problem and deliver quick proactive advice in an understandable manner.’
‘Simon Malkiel is excellent and is always on hand for practical technical advice.'
‘John Annetts has become a real heavyweight for onshore tax-planning and complex probates. He calmly deals with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. He is unflappable and wears his considerable knowledge and expertise very lightly.'
'Liz Palmer is an extremely able and incisive lawyer particularly when advising on US/UK tax issues. She is always friendly and I am sure fantastic with clients.'
‘A very strong practice dealing with the full range of work.'
'Liz Palmer is outstanding. Great technical knowledge allied to a very commercial approach.’
- 'All the individuals are approachable and friendly. There is very much a team ethos to the department. The team is highly diverse and is all the stronger for that. Information sharing and collaboration is excellent.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Annetts