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Professional Biography

Colin is Counsel in Maurice Turnor Gardner’s Private Wealth team, and was appointed as Head of Immigration in May 2023. Colin specialises in the complex demands of UHNW clients, relating to their personal or their professional circumstances and is adept at managing their general mobility both within and outside the UK. Colin’s immigration advice combines tax, succession and wider estate planning knowledge and he has substantial experience working with foreign advisors, where necessary. Colin is also listed in Chambers and Legal 500 and can also work in French where required.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

Bouchon Racine, a lovely French restaurant above a pub in Farringdon.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Sit with your uncomfortable feeling, and then practise some self-compassion.

What was your first job?

Policy Researcher.

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

The current pressure imposed on the Government to bring net migration numbers down in line with policy promises are likely to impact our Immigration Rules further, so we (and clients) will need to adapt. I also think that an incoming election may cause the incumbent government to react by imposing new rules or amending existing rules to try and sway undecided voters. Finally, a new government (whichever party/coalition is elected) will mean changes to our Immigration Rules that are likely to affect clients. So – a bit of a moving target.