Macfarlanes LLP

Under the leadership of Piers Barclay, Macfarlanes LLP handles work across the full spectrum of private client issues, encompassing tax advice, succession planning matters, trusts, estates and philanthropy work, with noted knowledge of multi-jurisdictional mandates. Barclay is recommended for his capabilities in handling issues involving the US, the Middle East, Greece and offshore markets, while Oliver Court is a go-to name for family office clients, and Richard Giangrande focuses on tax issues, particularly those with a US/UK element. Edward Reed is a key contact for European clients seeking tax and succession advice, while Charles Gothard focuses on Middle Eastern and GCC clients as well as advising Swiss banks and trust companies, and Nicholas Harries excels in trust cases. Clients also praise Jennifer Smithson, who acts for financial services executives, and Paul Hardwick, who works closely with the firm’s contentious trusts team.