Allen & Gledhill LLP
Allen & Gledhill LLP is an emerging force in private wealth, representing a large number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices in wealth preservation, asset management, tax advisory, charity and philanthropy work, and family and matrimonial matters, among other areas. It is also noted for contentious issues, including disputes over the distribution of estate assets, matrimonial assets, and the custody and care of control of minor children during divorce proceedings. Lim Pek Bur co-heads the private wealth team, focusing on tax and wealth planning for ultra-high-net-worth clients. Goh Eng Cher also co-heads the group and has a background in estate and wealth planning, structuring, regulatory issues, and governance, and also advises a number of trust companies; she is especially noted for her expertise in advising Chinese clients.
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‘Lim Pek Bur and Goh Eng Cher are both very experienced in private wealth issues and bring to the table sound legal advice that is practical and useful. ’
'They have a full legal practice which was very helpful to UHNW clients with various needs. For example, we had a client that was setting up a trust to hold real estate and they could assist with both the trust advisory as well as the conveyancing work related to the property acquisition.’
‘Goh Eng Cher brings fresh perspectives to private client legal work as she has extensive experience as an in-house trust counsel in a major financial institution for many years.'
'Goh Eng Cher understands trust administration and trustees' fiduciary duties and industry practices, which enables her to provide pragmatic legal advice to HNW clients on trust-related matters.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lim Pek Bur, Goh Eng Cher