The ‘very strong technical’ team at Taylor Wessing LLP has a ’strength and depth to their capabilities that I think few, if any, other firms would be able to match’. It has immense experience in advising wealthy individuals and families, privately-owned businesses, family offices, and financial services executives on a whole host of complex matters. These matters frequently have an international dimension. It also receives a steady stream of instructions from leading private banks and fiduciary service providers. Nick Warr heads the international private wealth unit. The ‘excellent’ Damian Bloom spearheads the UK private client team and Alexander Erskine leads its private wealth strategy in Asia. Kirstie McGuigan has a wealth of experience in all elements of private client work, acting for UK resident and domiciled clients. Another key figure is Ben Lister, who guides clients through an array of complex legal and family issues, both in the UK and internationally. Simon Phelps is another prominent member of the practice. Sanjvee Shah left the firm in February 2024 and is now at Wedlake Bell LLP.
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‘One of the best in the business for high-end technical work. I work particularly with them on international clients and their ability to handle complex cases is second-to-none.’
‘Nick Warr is the best in the business. Highly regarded by all and a real powerhouse.’
‘Kunal Vyas has a particular ability to cover a breadth and depth of subjects and distil complex information into clear, concise and actionable advice. Kunal works proactively with clients wider advisory team to ensure a consistent client experience.'
'The qualities, which Ben Lister consistently demonstrates, are a relentless focus on excellent client outcomes, a collaborative approach across the organisation and a brilliant grasp of the law for even very complex cases.’
‘An engaging and responsive team with excellent client rapport and broad access across the firm to relevant specialist sector expertise. Level of responsiveness and meaningful engagement is really excellent. Kirstie McGuigan has been top rate.’
‘Immense market knowledge and expertise - Nick Warr - just peerless in his knowledge of the issues and his ability to explain them to clients.'
‘The knowledge, empathy, trust and confidence in our relationship and requirements is excellent. The reaction to short-term tactical and job specific tasks coupled with the overarching long-term relationship is of great value.’
‘Timely insights into topical advice topics, always up to date with legislation and forward looking in their views. Client centric, approachable manner. Modern edge and truly international approach.’
Work highlights
- Advising a European family who founded a £1bn trading company on restructuring of the ownership of the trading interest across multiple jurisdictions, in the context of tax, asset protection, and long-term succession planning.
- Advised a technology entrepreneur on the disposal of his business valued at £200m, and then on the structuring of the proceeds of sale for personal investment and succession planning purposes.
- Advised a high-profile international family, their trustees, and family office on all UK tax, regulatory, and succession issues for the long-term holding of a £500m+ real estate investment, which included co-ordinating tax and succession advice across multiple jurisdictions.
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Damian Bloom, Nick Warr