Member Profile
Kirstie McGuigan
Partner | Taylor Wessing
Office Location: Cayman Islands
Jurisdiction
Cayman Islands, England and Wales, Philippines, The Bahamas, United States
Top Specialisms
Estates: Contentious
Trusts: Contentious
Trusts: Planning
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Professional Biography
Kirstie is a partner in Taylor Wessing's Private Client group. Her particular strength lies in the fact that she specialises in both contentious and non-contentious private client matters, and consequently is able to provide holistic and commercial advice. Kirstie specialises in the resolution of disputes relating to the formation or administration of trusts and estates both in a UK and international context. She has developed a strong reputation in the market for her involvement in large complex trusts (domestic and international) and contested estates matters (including claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, capacity and construction issues), and she advises on Court of Protection matters, as well. What sets Kirstie's apart is the fact that, unusually for a private client contentious trusts and estates specialist, she is multi-disciplined as she advises on non-contentious private client matters. Kirstie advises trustees of trusts of considerable value and domestic HNW individuals and families and is experienced in the areas of probate, succession and Wills especially involving multi-jurisdictional assets, landed estates and heritage tax issues. Kirstie also acts as a trustee, executor and attorney for many of her clients.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: People! I always wanted to work with, and help, individuals and I see it as a privilege to play the role that I do with individuals and families.
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Communication (sounds obvious but if you cannot explain things clearly and cannot get your advice across in a persuasive way then you cannot build the relationship you need with your client). But you also need patience, and to be able to listen and show e
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: On the advisory side, following the Budget we will see a lot of change/movement when looking at the non-dom arena and this provides for lots of opportunities. On the contentious side, capacity will become ever more an issue with our ageing population but
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: I have recently discovered Larry's Bar at the NPG in London - quite a cool place!