Wealth planning

Our internationally renowned wealth planning team provides advice to the world's wealthiest families and to the banks and offshore trustees who work with them.

Lawrence Graham boasts one of the largest private client teams in London, demonstrating unrivalled strength and expertise in estate planning and trust structuring for clients based throughout the globe.

We have a particular focus on the Middle East and Asia and have a close relationship with private banks and trust companies in the world's leading financial centres, particularly, London, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Switzerland, Monaco, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong.

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Executive Entities The Executive Entity Act came into force on 01 February 2012, creating a new type of structure for use in offshore wealth preservation structures. 20 Feb 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
Moving to Monaco 2012 LG provides guidance on residence, business licences, taxation and individuals & estate planning for those thinking of moving to Monaco in 2012. 28 Jan 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
Statutory residence test and remittance basis changes Note on the outcome of the consultations following the proposed changes to the statutory residence test and remittance basis changes. 11 Dec 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
French Tax Alert French Capital Gains Tax on the sale of secondary residences 08 Dec 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
French Tax Brochure (English) French tax brochure 08 Nov 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
French Tax Brochure (Russian) French tax brochure (Russian language version) 08 Nov 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
LG Monaco Notes: New Tax on Property Transfers Monaco Notes 12 Aug 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
Dynastic planning Our Dynastic Planning team understands the natural tendency for wealth to be dissipated after three generations unless a structure and a process are put in place to preserve it. 08 Jul 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

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Lawrence Graham to open an office in Singapore LG is opening an office in Singapore by forming an alliance with local firm PK Wong and Associates LLC. Feb 2012 MORE
Swiss investment to migrate to Singapore as Asia outperforms West New and existing investment in Switzerland will migrate to Singapore as Asia begins to outperform the West economically Oct 2011 MORE
Three commendations awarded to Lawrence Graham at FT Innovative Lawyers 2011 LG wins three commendations from the FT for its dispute resolution and private capital teams Oct 2011 MORE
Wealthy parents are most likely to be behind a pre nup Wealthy parents are most likely to be the driving force behind a pre-nuptial agreement, a poll conducted by Lawrence Graham has revealed. Jun 2011 MORE
Royal wedding brings pre nuptials into sharp focus The world will be watching William and Kate as they tie the knot on 29 April but would it not be prudent to protect the prince's personal fortune by signing a pre-nuptial agreement? Apr 2011 MORE
Pre nuptial agreements: what next? Apr 2011 MORE
Budget reaction: Anthony Thompson Following the Chancellor's Budget announcement today, Lawrence Graham's head of private capital, Anthony Thompson, comments. Mar 2011 MORE

Wealth planning

"Nicholas Jacob's advice on family wealth restructuring has a global reputation. Sources say: "His responsiveness is excellent no matter where he might be." He is particularly highlighted for the depth of his experience advising clients from South-East Asia.

"Anthony Thompson heads the tax and private wealth department. His forte lies in devising structures to protect the wealth of international families, and his work regularly involves Middle Eastern jurisdictions. He is described as "consummately professional - an absolute gentleman."

"Catharine Bell is well known for her strong grasp of the litigious side of contentious trusts. She "understands ultra high net worth clients' needs and can take a commercial view over the legal standpoint." - Chambers Global 2012

"Lawrence Graham LLP has a strong and cohesive team primarily serving high-net-worth international clients, with a particular focus on the Middle East, and regularly advising on complex fiduciary structures and family corporate governance issues. Department head Anthony Thompson is the ‘go-to’ contact, rated for his ‘practical approach to complex problems and calm, assured manner’. Other standout practitioners are Nick Jacob and Catharine Bell." – The Legal 500 UK

"This group focuses on the international wealth market, and has a significant client base in the Middle East and Asia. LG is one of the only firms to have a private client partner based in Dubai." – Chambers UK

"LG delivers an 'excellent level of service' and is well known for its strong international practice, assisting German, Russian, Indian, and Far Eastern clients. The group also assists a number of Middle Eastern clients...'The sheer size of the department' is a draw for many clients, and [the team's] strength in depth coupled with a youthful age average equals a proactive service across the department'." – The Legal 500 UK

Private Client Practitioner - a top 25 most admired company Legal Business Awards 2012 - shortlisted for Private Client Team of the Year Citywealth Leaders List 2012 - Recommended