Many of the houses on country estates are buildings of architectural importance. Many estates also own collections of important works of art, furniture, porcelain and other objets d'art. Our legal advice helps to ensure that their value is preserved for the benefit of future generations.
We bring many decades of experience to any discussion concerning the preservation of heritage properties and advise both individuals and charities on all issues affecting the main house and its contents.
Our work includes anticipating a shift in priorities when an estate is handed down to the next generation, finding innovative solutions that will keep collections intact and avoid forced sales, or taking account of major changes in the tax regime.
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We work on a daily basis with specialist art advisers, government departments and public bodies such as English Heritage and this means our clients benefit from the latest developments in the market. As a consequence, we are able to respond swiftly and efficiently when changes in family circumstances or the tax regime necessitate an estate restructure or asset protection.
Our clients are predominantly based in the UK and the US. However, more recently, a significant number are international investors in heritage estates; in these cases, sophisticated cross-border advice is crucial if they are to own their new property through the most tax-efficient structure.
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