In all matters, our approach is tailored to meet the needs of the particular circumstances, and we have the expertise and experience to deal with highly complex transactions. Our approach is to work as closely as possible with our clients to gain a detailed understanding of the issues facing their business. This gives us an insight into our clients' markets and a thorough understanding of their business. In this way we can develop lasting relationships and assist clients to manage their legal risks and corporate profile in a proactive manner.

Our Private Client practice covers a wide spectrum of work ranging from compensation and retirement planning to tax and estate planning, including the preparation of wills and inheritance tax planning. We have considerable experience and expertise to advise on the best legal arrangements which may maximise your wealth and protect investments from tax liability. At the same time, we can maximise the use of the available exemptions to tax in your will to minimise the Inheritance Tax paid on your estate and so increase the amount left to your beneficiaries on your death.

CASES:

• Advised Korean National Oil Company (KNOC) on the acquisition of offshore oil blocs;
• Structured a tax savings and estate administration scheme for a multi-million dollar estate.