Alessia Paoletto
Partner | London
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The total wealth held by family offices is unknown, due to the private approach taken to invest and manage their capital, but it is estimated to be in the tens of trillions of US$. The scale of activities undertaken by family offices is also very broad, from single family offices focused on the needs of one family's wealth to multi-family offices providing a range of professional services.
From small companies to global brands, we understand the dynamics of family businesses and what makes them special. We offer a rounded view on everything from tax to succession planning.
Investment structuringSuccessful people frequently call on our comprehensive knowledge of investment classes from art to complex financial products. Our teams around the world can handle tax, regulatory and cross-border issues.
Divorce and familyAt difficult moments in life, you need the best advice available. As one of the largest and most experienced teams of family and divorce lawyers in the world, we’re here to help you through.
EmploymentFrom negotiating contracts to advising on the best way to handle a crisis, our highly experienced employment lawyers are here to help, working for employers and senior executives alike.
Our leading trust and estate disputes lawyers have seen all manner of conflicts in jurisdictions around the world and will think several steps ahead to identify the strongest possible strategy.
Will, estate and legacy disputesAs one of the only global law firms with a team dedicated purely to succession disputes, we offer families, friends, executors and charities guidance on all manner of challenges to wills.
Private equityAs the go-to law firm for private capital, we act for funds, family offices and companies in transactions around the world – with experience in diverse sectors from fashion to life sciences.
Wealth structuringWe help individuals, families and their advisors to plan for the future, establishing priorities and finding solutions. And we offer seamless support for those with international interests.
With a team of more than 150 specialist tax lawyers, who are qualified in jurisdictions around the world, we are perfectly placed to handle even the most complex, cross-border tax issues.
Media and reputationThe publication of private or inaccurate information can seriously damage reputations. Should the worst happen, our media law team will quickly advise on how to mitigate any potential impact.
PhilanthropyThere is no single approach to philanthropy; what’s key is that your giving has the biggest impact possible. Whichever way you choose to donate, our team can advise on what is most effective.
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