International estate and succession planning

We specialise in complex international estate planning for high and ultra high net worth individuals and their families.

Much of our advice centres around the creation of asset-holding structures involving trusts and companies based in offshore financial centres. Such structures enable clients to protect their family wealth from political instability and other risks and to ensure it is held in the most tax efficient manner. They also ensure the succession of family wealth and businesses in accordance with the client's wishes.

Our strong links with offshore institutions and banks and with advisers in different jurisdictions enable us to provide a seamless service to our international clients as well as UK and non-UK domiciled individuals and families.

International estate and succession planning

We can advise on:

Tax advice for UK and non-UK domiciled and/or resident individuals
Designing and implementing complex corporate and trust holding structures, including private trust company and family office structures
Dealing with conflicting succession issues arising out of the application of common law, Sharia law and/or civil forced heirship laws
Co-ordinating and managing the provision of multi-jurisdictional succession law advice and associated trust structuring
Trouble shooting: using our expertise in solving contentious trust and estate issues; advising settlors and trustees to recognise and plan against potential areas of future conflict
Advising on wealth planning generally; for example, inter-generational transfer of business interests

International estate and succession planning

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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
International contentious trusts and estates update: August 2011 A round up of recent cases: August 2011 15 Aug 2011 MORE
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
International contentious trusts and estates update: April 2011 A round up of recent cases: April 2011 15 Apr 2011 MORE
International contentious trusts and estates update: February 2011 A round up of recent cases: February 2011 15 Feb 2011 MORE

International estate and succession planning

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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
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

International estate and succession planning

"This very well-established London-based firm successfully represents a strong international client base. A joint venture with the Family Business Advisory Group in Dubai has resulted in a significant increase of work from the Middle East, in addition to growing interests in Asia and Latin America. The group also has a two-partner private client team based in Monaco providing real estate, tax and financial advice to high net worth individuals.

"Sources say: "We think very highly of the firm." "A talented bunch doing very good work."

"Partner Nicholas Jacob is an influential figure in the market, with significant expertise in dealing with clients from the Far East and South-East Asia. Sources describe him as "a hugely experienced international practitioner." Head of the tax and private capital group, Anthony Thompson focuses on the Middle East and is described by clients as "a pleasure to work with and a very good trusts lawyer. He has a really broad knowledge of succession laws in many jurisdictions." – 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