Hannah Wailoo

My work mainly involves helping international clients navigate through the various choices, opportunities and complications that can arise in protecting their wealth, business interest and families. I find this practice area particularly rewarding in the technical challenges it brings, as taxation and compliance regimes continue to evolve alongside a more globalised world of travel and business. I have always been more driven when working for private clients, where outcomes can make a real difference to people and their families.

I act for a range of clients but more recently, a large proportion of my client base lives in or has connections to the Middle East region. Middle Eastern investment into the UK has always been active, as has the desire and ability to travel, work in and live outside of the region. Significant changes to the UK taxation regime and recognition of the impact that international laws can have on wealth and succession issues has driven demand specialist advice to help families avoid potential surprises and pitfalls.

The best part of the job is meeting clients and really getting to know them. I love to travel and have a natural curiosity about the world and other cultures, so getting to work with clients and their advisors all over the world is a great way to learn about and understand cultural differences in how people operate and what motivates them.