Understanding the Great Wealth Transfer and succession planning

As a firm built around the needs of individuals and families, we offer an exceptional service to private clients. Wherever you are, and whatever you need, our lawyers are here to help.

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.

Succession planning helps families prepare for the future by setting out how assets, responsibilities and decision making will pass from one generation to the next. Our team works with individuals and families to establish arrangements that reflect their values and long-term goals.

Supporting family business succession planning with clear structures for leadership transition, continuity and long‑term governance. Learn how we can help.

Whether you wish to protect family assets, navigate cross-border tax issues or benefit a good cause, our private client lawyers will discuss your priorities, advise on options and put a plan in place.

With complex interests that often span several jurisdictions, highly successful people need seamless advice. Our lawyers for high net worth individuals are ideally placed to provide this, with a full‑service offering across our offices covering everything from cross‑border tax to real estate.

As one of the largest teams of trust, estate and inheritance dispute lawyers in the world, we draw on extensive experience to explore your succession dispute and find the best available solution.

Families call on us when they want a firm that understands their needs – whether they are looking to pass down wealth, set up a family office, or make their mark through philanthropy. Our family office lawyers have acted for many notable families down the generations.

Whatever you have inherited, and wherever it is in the world, our leading team of lawyers can help you to protect the value of the asset, manage the tax implications and resolving any disputes.

At 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.

The loss of a close relative can be a difficult time. Different assets held in different countries can give rise to all kinds of problems. Our leading international probate solicitors are able to offer cross-border services, helping families, executors and trustees to handle even the most complex estates to head off potential issues.

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.