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Irwin Mitchell

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Alex Ruffel leads an innovative team at Irwin Mitchell, which is best known for its cross-border tax advice. It frequently acts for UHNW families and family offices on an array of tax and succession planning matters for UK-based entrepreneurs. It is also skilled at advising on cross-border succession matters and probates. The group has developed a Sharia-compliant wills practice led jointly from its London and Leeds offices, and this is attracting clients with a Middle Eastern connection. Ashley Hill is also recommended.

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  • ‘Alex Ruffel is my go-to tax lawyer for private client matters in the UK. Excellent, pragmatic, no ego issues, very thorough and highly reliable'.

  • ‘Excellent knowledge of specialist subject and good communication'.

  • ‘Helen Clarke & Yousafa Hazara are both exceptional at their roles’.

Lawyers

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Alex Ruffel

Other key lawyers

Helen Clarke, Yousafa Hazara, Ashley Hill