Member Profile
Shawntel Randi
Senior Associate | Nixon Peabody
Office Location: Switzerland
Jurisdiction
Switzerland, United States, England and Wales
Top Specialisms
Estates: Planning
Trusts & Trusteeship
Trusts: Planning
Connect
Professional Biography
Shawntel Randi is a senior associate in Nixon Peabody’s Private Clients group. Her practice includes estate planning, tax planning, and trust administration for high-net worth individuals and families both in the United States and around the world. In her international practice, Shawntel advises non–US persons with US connections, US persons living abroad, and US persons with foreign investments, including pre-immigration and expatriation planning. Additionally, she advises on the myriad of US tax and reporting regimes, including US federal income and transfer taxes, FIRPTA, foreign investment tax and reporting (PFICs and CFCs), and FATCA. Furthermore, Shawntel uses her experience at a Swiss trust company to help clients structure and administer trusts and underlying holding structures in the most efficient and practical manner, while at the same time providing sophisticated guidance regarding any tax and reporting implications. Lastly, Shawntel assists clients who are participating in the IRS voluntary disclosure programs.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: The clients. The clients are fascinating individuals and families who make every day unique and interesting.
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Interpersonal communication, empathy, and creative solution driven thinking.
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: With the republican sweep in the latest US election, it will be fascinating to see what tax changes come from Congress in the coming year.
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: The 'Quin in Boston or Soleil Rouge in Geneva.