Richard Cassell

Partner and Joint Wealth Planning Practice Group Leader

  • Education: University College London, B.A. • University of Pennsylvania, LL.M.
  • Admitted: Washington DC, • England and Wales,
  • Languages spoken: French
  • Year joined: 2004

Overview

Richard advises on US and international tax and trust and estate planning, with clients based in Europe, the US and Asia. He specialises in US tax strategies for international trust and closely held business structures.

Richard was educated at University College London and qualified as a solicitor before moving to the US and attending the University of Pennsylvania Law School and has practiced in Washington DC and London. He is admitted as a solicitor in England, as a member of The District of Colombia and US Tax Court Bars.
"..qualified as a UK solicitor and a US attorney. He delivers advice in a practical and integrated way which makes him a leader in his field."
Citywealth 2012

Publications and speaking engagements

He is the contributor of a chapter to the forthcoming Oxford University Press book entitled ‘International Charitable Giving’.

Richard is a regular speaker on International tax and cross border charity issues and has contributed a number of articles to US and international tax journals. 

Memberships

  • ABA
  • STEP International Committee
  • European Association for Planned Giving Trustee.