What can Chris do for you?
Chris qualified as a private client lawyer in 1999 and has experience advising UK and international families on tax and succession issues. He is involved in developing strategies to enable wealth to be passed effectively between family generations. Chris is an expert in advising owners of family businesses,acting for landowners,family trustees and those in the sports and entertainment industries.
Supporting your ambitions
One of Chris's most significant achievements has been to assist the owners of a large family business who wanted to transfer value in the business to the next generation in a controlled manner. A tax-efficient structure was designed to enable the clients to achieve their goals while maintaining family harmony. This will enable the business to continue its success into the future for the benefit of all family members.
What do others say?
In Legal 500 Chris is praised for his "excellent technical knowledge and ability to explain complicated issues to clients" while Chambers High Net Worth guide says Chris "is very personable, very technically able and very quick to respond" and that "his knowledge is second to none. There is no question that he couldn't answer with his technical knowledge".
What else should you know?
Chris is a a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners and of Solicitors for the Elderly, and he often act as a trustee for this clients.
Chris is a keen sportsman and has recently represented Great Britain at World and European age-group level in both duathlon and triathlon.
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