Private wealth solicitors

Our teams include specialist lawyers who advise on wills, trusts, probate and estate planning, buying and selling property and land, through to support for the family businesses. If required we have a specialist family team to support with family disputes, pre-nuptial or post-nuptial agreements, child law services, divorce and separation. Our services include:

• Wills: Ensure your wishes are clearly outlined, and your estate is distributed according to your preferences.

• Trusts: Trusts are powerful tools for asset protection, offering flexibility in managing your estate, reducing tax liabilities, and protecting assets from potential creditors.

• Inheritance tax planning: We offer expert advice on how to reduce your inheritance tax liabilities. Through strategic planning, we can help you preserve more of your wealth for future generations and minimise the tax burden on your estate.

• Divorce and separation: Our family law experts offer sensitive and practical advice on the financial implications of divorce or separation, helping you reach fair outcomes while safeguarding your assets and maintaining family stability.

• Residential property: Expert guidance on buying, selling, or transferring residential property, including high-value homes, buy to let and investment properties.

• Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: Protect your assets before or after entering into a marriage or long-term partnership.

• Cohabitation agreements: Outline rights and responsibilities before you decide to live with a partner.

• Estate planning: Whether for your family business or personal assets, we offer expert guidance in estate planning. This ensures a smooth transition of assets or business ownership, preserving your legacy for future generations.

• Probate and contentious probate: Our experienced team provides clear, compassionate guidance through all aspects of probate from obtaining grants of representation to administering estates efficiently.

• Court of Protection: If someone is no longer able to make decisions for themselves, a deputy can be appointed. This legal route ensures their financial and personal decisions are made in their best interests.

• Lasting Powers of Attorney: Plan for the future by appointing someone to manage your financial and healthcare decisions if you become unable to do so.

• Philanthropy and charitable giving: Give with confidence, maximize your charitable legacy, and ensure your philanthropy makes a lasting difference with our support.
• High value property lawyers - Our specialist high value property lawyers act for many individuals and families dealing with complex or high value residential and commercial properties or land.

Our legal teams have been working with family businesses for many years, from startups to established UK and International companies. Our specialist private wealth lawyers work closely with our corporate and commercial partners to navigate the challenges many businesses and their families face today. We look at everything from structure to your commercial objectives, how to grow your business, legacy planning and exiting a business, alongside the effects of marriage, asset protection and divorce. Our services include:

• Business tax planning: We offer tailored advice to help you navigate complex tax regulations, optimise your business structure, and identify opportunities for tax efficiency.

• Business succession planning: Whether you're passing it to family, co-owners, or external buyers, we’ll ensure a smooth, structured transition.

• Exiting a business: When it’s time to exit your business, whether through a sale, transfer, or succession, we provide comprehensive legal support to ensure a smooth and tax-efficient transition.

• Business interests in divorce: If you own a business, we can help protect your business interests in the event of a divorce. Our solicitors ensure that your company is shielded from unnecessary division or disruption during marital settlements.

• Business Lasting Powers of Attorney: We help you put robust plans in place by appointing trusted individuals to make business decisions on your behalf if you're ever unable to do so.

• Family investment companies: We can advise on the creation and structuring of Family Investment Companies as an effective tool for wealth preservation and succession planning, offering control, flexibility, and potential tax efficiencies.

• Employee ownership trusts: We guide clients through establishing an Employee Ownership Trust, helping you secure the future of your business while rewarding your team and ensuring a smooth transfer of ownership.

• Governance issues: From shareholder agreements to board structures, we provide tailored legal advice to help you navigate governance challenges, maintain control, and ensure your business operates smoothly and compliantly.

• International considerations: With experience in cross-border matters, we offer expert advice on international tax, residency, permanent establishments to protect your international business.

• Personalised. We deliver an exceptional level of service, tailored to the unique circumstances of each client. Our Private Wealth team takes the time to understand your objectives in detail, working collaboratively to protect, preserve, and enhance your assets across generations.

• Transparent. We are proactive communicators who keep you informed at every stage. Timescales, progress, and costs are clearly explained, and every action we take is measured against your wider financial and personal goals to ensure cost-effectiveness and value.

• Holistic. Beyond legal advice, we work closely with trusted professionals including financial advisers, tax specialists, accountants, and wealth managers, to provide comprehensive, joined-up support for your estate and personal affairs.

• Leading law firm. Boyes Turner is consistently ranked as a leading law firm by Chambers UK and The Legal 500. We are a full service law firm, so when additional expertise is required, we collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across our private client, property, family law, and dispute resolution teams to deliver an integrated and exceptional service.