Kingston office
+44 (0)20 3826 7529We give advice about the cross-border issues that arise when someone owns assets in more than one country, or has some other connection with a foreign jurisdiction - for example, when their spouse or civil partner comes from another country, or when their children live or work abroad.
Areas of law on which we offer specialist advice include:
- marriage and civil partnership - pre and post-nuptial contracts and the effects of matrimonial property regimes across borders
- divorce and dissolution - the implementation of financial settlements across borders
- capacity - cross-border protective measures that can be taken for people who have lost capacity to manage their own affairs, including powers of attorney
- wills and tax planning
- estates and estate administration - complex cross-border estates and deal with their administration
Our team
- Our team of specialist lawyers have outstanding expertise and a wealth of experience dealing with cross-border issues.
- Members of the team are part of the Brussels EU Commission Experts Group and have contributed to leading textbooks in this area of law.
- The team are recommended in Chambers High Net Worth 2019 which notes that the team is "brilliant to work with, very quick, responsive and sound." Richard Frimston is listed as a leader in cross-border estates and capacity matters.
- According to The Legal 500 (2021), we are "uniquely placed to advise on French succession and property matters, as Dawn Alderson has a wealth of experience in Anglo-French issues."
Our approach
- We offer sensible, practical and technically-reliable advice.
- Our fees are highly competitive compared to those of other central London competitors with similar levels of expertise.
- We have a strong reputation in the field. Many of our clients are referred to us from City law firms.
- The breadth of the firm's expertise means we can offer integrated, joined-up advice to clients with complex problems.
If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our Court of Protection solicitors on; Kingston office 020 3826 7529 or Putney office 020 3826 7515 or complete our enquiry form.
In the press
03/11/2020 Russell-Cooke makes partner hire as part of law firm's private client investment - ePrivateClientIn the press
03/08/2020 Cross-border incapacity: where are we now? - Journal of Elder Law and Capacity
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Solicitors for the Elderly
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The International Academy Of Estate And Trust Law
An opportunity for lawyers to join together and as a group seek enlightenment as to the law in other countries so that that knowledge could be carried home to improve what they have in their local statutes.
www.international-academy.org
The British Institute of International and Comparative Law
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We would be pleased to discuss your requirements and produce a costs estimate accordingly based on the type and complexity of the work involved.
STEP
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STEP Journal
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Title Research
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