Office Location: England and Wales
England and Wales
Estates: Planning
Trusts: Planning
Tax Advisory
Charlie is a partner in the private client and tax team at Withers. He focuses on UK and international tax and trust issues for both UK domiciled and non-domiciled individuals, as well as advising on wills and succession planning. He advises a number of family offices and international families as to their ongoing affairs and international trust structures, including private trust company structures. He also works closely with a number of business families advising on existing structures set up for the management and governance of the family business, its interaction with family trusts and associated estate planning measures.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: The combination it offers of working with people and helping them solve problems, as well as the associated challenge of navigating the complex tax codes.
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: High EQ and good communication skills are absolutely key.
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: The impact of the recent Budget in the UK will have a foundational impact on many families and their businesses in the UK and it will be very exciting to assist them in navigating these changes.
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: The Old Mitre Pub, Hatton Garden