HK One brochure

The legal concierge service for high net worth individuals offering a multi-disciplinary approach drawing on the extensive resources of Howard Kennedy

Whatever time zone you are in, our aim is always to ensure that your wealth, your family, your home and your business are protected, both now and for future generations.

We have a great deal of experience acting for and advising high net worth individuals and families from the UK and all over the world.

We understand the unique challenges, and opportunities, that your wealth can bring. The collegiate approach of our law firm means that we provide a comprehensive range of ser vices for individuals, families and businesses. Our high net worth clients say they return to us because of our professionalism, care, sensitivity and discretion, as well as our sound, commercial, c l ea r, n o n o n s e n s e a d v i ce .

me and my business life > my business > my investments

me and my personal life me < my family < my home <

me and my business life

You put your money to work, either in business or by investment. Your wealth may mean that your affairs are complex, particularly with large and diverse business interests.

Coupled with an even greater need to achieve wealth protection and tax efficiency, you need practical, intelligent and prudent advice and support.

HK One is uniquely positioned to offer you a comprehensive and multi-disciplinar y range of ser vices to help you protect, manage and grow your business and investments now and for the future.

> my investments

+ corporate + dispute resolution + employment + financial distress + immigration + IP & data protection + reputation management + tax

> my business

> my business

O v e r a l l , i t â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s f a n t a s t i c . T h e y a r e v e r y professional and very thorough and have a good sense of humour. What I really like about it is that the partner is always there for me

[Chambers UK 2016]

+ corporate

If you have your heart in your business and your business in your heart, you need secure and effective advice to help you protect it, manage contractual and regulatory risks and grow it for the future.

We are highly experienced in handling transactions across a broad range of sectors and we have developed a particular specialism in advising early stage companies, entrepreneurs and family owned businesses.

The multi-disciplinary approach of our firm means that corporate, commercial, tax and employment teams work closely together to provide all the necessary advice needed to support you throughout the life of your business, from start-up, funding, building your team, growing the business, commercial alliances and acquisitions to planning for exit and/or succession.

We have developed excellent relationships over the years with leading professionals in corporate services, meaning we can offer you complete support in all your corporate transactions.

+ dispute

resolution

Whether defending or pursuing claims, we are on your side to provide effective support and the right balance of diplomacy or metal, as your situation requires.

> my business

We are highly experienced in a variety of dispute resolution mechanisms and are proactive and effective in arbitration or mediation. But if formal Court proceedings are most appropriate, we are also formidable opponents in Court. We are able to assist you in all types of commercial litigation, from corporate and partnership disputes to individuals in conflict, and have particular experience with very high value businesses.

> my investments

However successful your business, disputes with suppliers, customers, employees and competitors may arise at some point. Whether you wish to resolve a dispute to preserve relationships, or want only to recover what is due to you and sever ties, we develop tailored strategies to meet those aims.

+ employment

The value of many businesses is tied up in its staff. High performing teams, client relationships, know-how and intellectual property form the backbone of any business.

We can help you manage your staff effectively while complying with the law, and help you protect your business throughout the employment relationship, from drafting robust contracts, policies and procedures to advising on post-termination restrictions and dealing with court and tribunal claims. If employment relationships arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working, we can advise you how best to deal with disputes, grievances and termination arrangements to limit claim risk and reputational damage.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very responsive, pragmatic and commercial [Chambers UK 2016]

distress

> my investments

+ financial

Even the most high profile or best managed businesses can face financial difficulties from time to time. However if you are affected â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as a business owner, company director, creditor or potential investor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we provide specialist advice to ensure your best interests are protected, now and in the future.

We also have an impressive track record in acting for investors and turnaround professionals wishing to buy distressed assets or to fund distressed businesses.

> my business

We can advise on all insolvency processes and have experience in a huge variety of industry sectors in the UK and overseas, providing pragmatic, solution-driven advice and assistance to guide you through this challenging environment. The collegiate environment of our firm also means that we can draw on the widest range of expertise, including corporate real estate, dispute resolution, employment and tax. We offer a bespoke service to company directors working across teams to create tailor-made solutions.

+ immigration The UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s status as a global centre for business, a thriving market and advantageous tax regime for high earners, may understandably attract you to move your business here.

We will provide you with a dedicated legal adviser to support and advise you through the complexities of the UK immigration system, focused on your particular goals for your business. We can also help ensure that your immigration options take into account the best tax planning strategy for your business and advise on the many other associated issues, such as the transfer of assets, setting up or diversifying your business in the UK and real estate investment.

If you are already located in the UK, we can provide immigration advice to enable you to secure the best international talent to grow and develop your business, guiding you through the intricacies of sponsor licences, immigration visa applications for staff, employment contracts, tax and corporate structuring.

[Chambers HNW 2016]

+ IP

> my investments

The team get the work completed in a calm and efficient manner

& data protection

If your wealth derives from a branded business or your skill as an entrepreneur, artist, inventor, musician, sports or media personality, the value of your IP can far outweigh the physical assets you own.

We not only advise on the law, but can also provide commercial and strategic advice on your data protection and data privacy policies, ensuring you successfully navigate this already complex area, whilst helping you prepare for any changes on the horizon.

> my business

P rotecting, enforcing and exploiting your IP rights is therefore of crucial importance. This is our expertise. Our team has extensive experience helping high profile brand entrepreneurs, sports, media and artistic clients manage the ever-changing data protection landscape and the challenges involved in protecting their IP. We can help you across the full range of matters involved in data protection.

+ reputation

management

Our clients come to us because of the reputation of our business; we understand the importance of protecting yours. We can help you safeguard your brand and trade marks, take legal proceedings against counterfeiters and imitators and protect you from inaccurate advertising and the unfair business practices of your competitors.

We can advise you on matters of confidentiality of your employees and dealing with the risk of the loss of sensitive and personal data. We have particular expertise in dealing with the unlawful interception of communications and will assertively pursue proceedings to protect the reputation of your business. Where such reputation has been affected by the media, individuals or authorities, we are extremely experienced in instigating and managing legal proceedings against them, if needed.

In all cases, we are highly valued for our discretion, as well as working hard on your behalf to avoid unwanted media and public interest.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;formidableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tax knowledge

+ tax

> my investments

[Legal 500 2015]

Your business tax affairs may be more complicated than other taxpayers, with income from a variety of sources and complex business arrangements involved. Whether you are wanting to set up a new business, buy or sell a business, invest in the UK, or diversify your assets, our team of highly professional and experienced tax lawyers and qualified Chartered Tax Advisers can guide you through the UK tax issues involved.

We can advise you how to set up, structure and grow your business in the most tax efficient way. If you are buying a business we can help you take advantage of tax reliefs, exemptions and share-based incentives.

> my business

When it comes to selling your business, we can help you finalise your tax affairs and guide you through your choices to minimise Capital Gains and other tax implications. We also have considerable experience in advising on international tax matters and cross border transactions.

me and my business life

> my investments

+ art & cultural + aviation + property

property

> my business

> my investments

+ art

& cultural property

Artwork, collectibles and other cultural property remain an excellent investment and can be amongst the most valuable assets you can own. If you invest in this way, whether for a private or public collection, we provide dedicated and specialist support to advise you on the myriad of legal considerations that may apply.

Our key adviser is a leading expert in the field with over 30 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience providing the art market with practical, culturally and technically astute advice, from the drafting and negotiation of agreements to litigation and the resolution of disputes, recovery of stolen property and estate planning for collectors.

We advise on all aspects of commissioning, purchasing and selling of art and cultural property, often with an international element, co-ordinating transactions that involve several jurisdictions. In all matters we offer unrivalled experience and act with sensitivity, discretion and sound commercial awareness.

The firm is known for its expertise in the fields of impressionist, modern and contemporar y art , looted art and cultural property and copyright [Legal 500 2015]

For those who simply want to enjoy their wealth we can assist with the purchase of luxury assets such as a private aircraft.

> my investments

+ aviation

> my business

Our specialist aviation department has a great deal of experience in advising individuals on the purchase, financing and management of business jets, including the purchase of both new aircraft from the manufacturers and used aircraft, finance arrangements and documentation and leasing, chartering and operating agreements.

+ property

With the UK ranked as one of the largest property markets for high net worth individuals in the world, there are sound economic reasons for you to invest here. Our real estate team has a great deal of experience in all aspects of property investment in the UK, and can advise on complex property investment transactions, particularly in prime locations in London.

We have particular experience advising foreign investors, helping them to understand how things work in the UK. We can help you to understand your property options and how best to structure and secure financing for high-profile property deals.

We can introduce you to joint venture and other opportunities and explore the range of finance options available. We have the expertise to deal with any planning and development issues that may arise and after purchase we can look after the legal side of day to day property management matters, offering a seamless joined-up service throughout the life of your investments.

> my investments

They have an intelligent group of people working there. They are able to react ver y quickly to difficulties on complicated cases under a lot of time pressure

> my business

[Chambers UK 2016]

me and my personal life However you have gained your wealth and whatever you do with it, the protection, security and wellbeing of you, your family and your home is a priority.

Money can solve a lot of problems, but there are many others that require sound advice and expert support.

HK One offers an integrated and coherent range of ser vices to help ensure that you and your family are fu l l y ta ke n ca re o f, a s well as protecting and defending your rights and your wealth

> my home > me

+ business crime + dispute resolution + employment & partnerships + financial distress + immigration + reputation management + tax

> my family

> me

+ business

crime

We understand that when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been attacked within your business, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an incredibly stressful time. We have the specialist expertise in white collar crime and regulatory investigations to help you through any challenging situations with minimum damage to you and your business. As we have a full appreciation of how investigations work and affect the individuals and organisations involved, we can represent you in your dealings with the police, HMRC, SFO, FCA and other investigatory / prosecuting agencies, and if required, represent you at trial.

resolution

Whether you seek to avoid conflict or find that you need to take steps to protect your position or enforce your rights, personal disputes arise from time to time.

Our dispute resolution solicitors are focused on your objectives, taking care to understand what you want to achieve and developing tailored strategies to meet those aims.

> my home

+ dispute

We can advise you in all types of disputes related to individuals in conflict.

We are proactive and effective in promoting private resolution of disputes through arbitration or mediation, which tend to be less confrontational and can attract less public interest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; particularly important if you are in the public eye.

> my family

But if your objectives are best delivered through formal Court proceedings, we will vigorously pursue your aims through litigation. In all cases, we are focused on steering your opponents to where you need them to be.

Howard Kennedy LLP â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;o f fe rs s t re n g t h i n d e p t h â&#x20AC;&#x2122; > me

[Legal 500 2015]

+ employment

& partnerships

As an owner, shareholder, director, partner or LLP member you will have your own interests to protect, which are often separate from those of the business.

We advise Board, other senior executives, partners and LLP members on their appointments, terms, disputes and exits. Our experience acting for employers of all sizes and our in-depth sector knowledge enables us to provide insightful and strategic advice to senior executives and deal effectively with boardroom disputes.

By its nature, much of this work is confidential, and one of our key goals is to protect your reputation and career.

[Howard Kennedy] really take the w h e n t r y i n g t o p r o v i d e w h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s b e s t fo r t h e m ra t h e r t h a n u s i n g a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;o n e

> my home

interests of the client seriously

size fits allâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approach

+ financial

distress

Whilst we can never know what lies ahead, ensuring that your current wealth and assets are protected from future uncertainties is vital. Our specialists can help you assess your personal wealth protection strategy and provide invaluable advice on its efficacy for you and your family, helping to ensure that you are protected for the future as far as possible.

> my family

[Chambers HNW 2016]

We can guide you through the complex and far reaching effects of insolvency, to ensure that planning for the future for yourself and dependants cannot later be overturned and challenged. If financial difficulty does arise, we can provide advice and assistance to avoid bankruptcy.

> me

If you are a creditor affected by the insolvency of another party, we can act for you to ensure that damage to your wealth and reputation is minimised. In all cases, we provide pragmatic, solution-driven advice and assistance to preserve your position and maximise recovery.

+ immigration

The UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position as a global centre for business, as well as having one of the highest standards of living in the world, an excellent education system, rich heritage and advantageous tax regime for high earners, may understandably be attracting you to live and work here.

However, the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immigration laws can be a complex labyrinth to navigate.

We provide you with a dedicated legal adviser who will work closely with you to determine your goals, advise you of your rights and opportunities and effectively facilitate the application process. As well as helping you through all the practicalities of securing entry into the UK, we can help ensure that your immigration options take into account the best tax planning strategy and advise you on the many other associated issues, such as the transfer of assets, relocating your business and property investment, helping to make your transition to the UK as successful, secure and stress-free as possible.

> my home

Highly regarded for its work in new media

+ reputation

management

Your reputation is essential to you, personally as much as professionally. We are highly experienced in dealing with the unique challenges that wealth and/or public profile bring, particularly the protection of privacy.

> my family

[Chambers UK 2016]

We are highly valued for our discretion, as well as working hard on your behalf to avoid unwanted media and public interest. Our team also has extensive experience of helping to deal with issues such as libel, defamation and malicious falsehood, blackmail and harassment. We also have particular expertise in dealing with the unlawful interception of your communications and will assertively pursue proceedings to protect your reputation and privacy.

> me

If you are subject to criminal or regulatory investigation or prosecution, we can respond quickly and effectively to protect you and your reputation. In all cases, we are skilled in managing the media and the release of information to the public, as well as helping to achieve the least disruption to your life and status.

+ tax

Your wealth means that your tax affairs are likely to be complex. You also have an even greater need to achieve tax efficiency; quite simply, you have more to lose and more to gain.

Our team of highly professional and experienced tax lawyers and qualified Chartered Tax Advisers have the technical expertise, ability and experience to guide and protect you. Our focus is on helping you with legitimate tax planning and mitigation strategies. We can provide a range of personal tax planning assistance to ensure that your affairs remain compliant, as well as contributing to an efficient and effective personal tax strategy.

We regularly advise high net worth clients with foreign domicile and/or residence about tax planning opportunities for UK tax mitigation. We can also help you minimise your inheritance tax liability and specialise in the creation of tax efficient Wills and trust structures.

> my home > me

[Chambers UK 2016]

> my family

The team get the work completed in a calm and efficient manner

me and my personal life > my family

+ business crime + children + d i v o r c e , r e l a t i o n s h i p s

& preand post-nuptial agreements + employment + immigration + philanthropic aims + r e p u t a t i o n m a n a g e m e n t (blackmail/family protection) + trusts + wills

> me

> my family

> my home

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;thoughtful, measured and practicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team at Howard Kennedy LLP [Legal 500 2015]

+ business

crime

We can assist whether you are the victim of a crime, suspected of a crime or the subject of a false allegation. We are experienced at dealing with all types of criminal and regulatory allegations, from financial misfeasance and fraud through to harassment, blackmail and sexual offending. We have the expertise to deal with investigations and prosecutions from the time that an incident occurs. We can represent you in your dealings with the police, HMRC, SFO, FCA and other investigatory/prosecuting agencies and, if required, represent you at trial.

We work together with other members of the firm, particularly our family and media teams, to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family. We often deal with very high profile matters and we understand the need for sensitivity, confidentiality and reputation management.

Issues involving your children are always sensitive and difficult. You may also have the added pressure of being in the public eye, or your wealth and status make such matters particularly complex.

Our specialist child unit offers extensive expertise in issues concerning children and we have particular experience in dealing with these added complexities and sensitivities, including where there is an international element. We are well versed in dealing with cases involving wealthy and/or highprofile absent parents and understand the issues that apply where there are substantial assets and/or income. We can also advise you on child arrangements orders, adoption and fostering, surrogacy and specific issue and prohibited steps orders, as well as having experience in dealing with relocation disputes and child abduction.

> my home

+ children

> me

> my family

In all cases we work hard to protect your interests and the welfare of your child(ren) and offer you our complete discretion at all times.

+ d i v o r c e ,

relationships & preand post-nuptial agreements

Acting for a number of high profile and high net worth individuals, we specialise in assisting UK and international clients to deal with the financial consequences of divorce and separation, including applications for financial support, variation of nuptial settlements and freezing injunctions, and our work regularly involves substantial assets and incomes, both here and worldwide, as well as complex tax, trust, off-shore and corporate structures.

Our team is experienced in drafting and negotiating pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, (frequently with an international element) tailored to meet your needs. If you are not married and are cohabiting, you also need to consider protecting your wealth in the event of your relationship ending and we can advise on all aspects of cohabitation.

You can be assured of our complete discretion at all times, offering sound advice and effective planning committed to protecting your wealth and ensuring your best interests are met.

[they] have an incredible grasp of the detail but can also see the big picture [Chambers UK 2016]

Nanny, personal assistant, au pair, carer... Private staff are essential to the wellbeing of your family. But getting things wrong can have serious repercussions for your family life, your bank balance and your reputation, because this type of employment is still highly regulated.

We offer a complete range of legal tools and services to manage these staffing arrangements and make these relationships work.

> my home

+ employment

We help you identify and document the right working arrangements to meet your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and provide comprehensive advice so that you can meet your legal obligations. We prepare bespoke employment contracts, specifically addressing privacy and safeguarding issues. We ensure live-in arrangements are properly documented, enforceable and protect your family through confidentiality agreements and other contractual protections.

> me

> my family

If things do go wrong, we can advise you how to deal with disputes and grievances and how to terminate arrangements which arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working, trying as far as possible to limit disruption to you and your family.

+ immigration

There are many reasons why you and your family may be attracted to make the UK your home. However, it requires expert support to navigate the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immigration laws successfully.

We provide you with a dedicated legal adviser who will work closely with you throughout the process. As well as guiding you through all the practicalities of securing your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry into the UK, we can advise you on the many other interrelated and potentially difficult issues, such as the transfer of assets, setting up the new family home, locating suitable educational placements for your children, seeking leave to enter or remain in the UK as spouses, civil partners, unmarried partners and other family members and the immigration effects of relationship breakdown.

We are also highly skilled in foreign adoption cases. In all cases, we work hard to make the process as successful and stress-free as possible to make your family complete, secure and at best advantage.

aims

You may want to use your wealth to support a charity or cause that is important to you. We can help you make your giving more effective or suggest ways in which you can support social issues. We have many individuals across the firm who have commitments to the charity sector and understand first-hand your objectives, as well as how charities function.

Our experts can help you achieve your charitable giving goals in the most appropriate and beneficial way, whether this is through establishing a charitable foundation or channelling support through an existing organisation. We can advise on the full range of issues concerning charity law, structures and obligation, as well as wider matters including tax, the responsibilities of charity trustees and governance issues, contracts and employment.

> my home

+ philanthropic

Our charity legacy management group supports charities on all aspects of legacy administration.

> my family

Whatever your goals, we offer a personal service to you, providing joined up advice focused on achieving the most beneficial outcome for you and your charity.

...commercially aware, client focused, responsive > me

[Chambers UK 2016]

+ reputation

management (blackmail/family protection)

When your reputation is challenged, your family suffers alongside you. Our team has extensive experience helping clients in the public eye, or with particular reputational sensitivities, to deal with issues that can arise from this lack of privacy.

We offer specialist expertise in matters which compromise the protection of your loved ones, such as harassment, blackmail or becoming the target for inappropriate, excessive or intimidating attention.

We are highly valued for our discretion, as well as working hard on your behalf to avoid unwanted media attention on your family. We are skilled in managing the media and the release of information to the public, as well as helping to achieve the least disruption to your family life. In all these cases, time is often of the essence and our team can be on hand at a momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notice to assist you to resolve any reputational issues and limit potential damage to family members.

> my home

the y provide ver y careful solutions, ver y concise answers and prompt responses

+ trusts

Providing for the financial needs of your family is likely to be one of the key drivers for your wealth generation. Our experts from across the firm can help you develop and implement wealth structures that are firmly based on your values and philosophy.

> my family

[Chambers UK 2016]

We specialise in the creation of tax efficient trust structures and offer considerable experience in the establishment, administration and restructuring of trusts, both in the UK and offshore, acting for both domestic UK and foreign clients. Where family business is involved, we can also advise you on the establishment and operation of private trust companies, family limited partnerships and other matters related to family governance.

> me

Whatever you need a trust to do, we help you navigate the complexities and meet the unique challenges that wealth inheritance can present for your family, in a personally sensitive and financially efficient way.

+ wills

Making an effective and appropriate Will remains the only way to ensure that your estate passes to those whom you want it to. Our team has considerable experience in Will drafting, tax and estate planning for a wide variety of high profile and high net worth individuals and families from all over the world.

We specialise in the preparation of complex Wills, incorporating asset protection and tax planning advice, as well as catering for difficult family situations. We are highly experienced in co-ordinating international planning if you have foreign interests.

To deal with or plan for a time when either you or a member of your family cannot make these kinds of decisions for themselves, we also provide specialist Court of Protection advice, we can also help you at an earlier stage by putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney.

In all cases we aim to make complex issues simple for you to ensure a trouble-free succession as far as possible.

> my home > me

[Chambers UK 2016]

> my family

Their client ser vice is prompt, attentive and commercially sensible

me and my personal life

> my home

+ art & cultural property + dispute resolution + employment + immigration + property + tax

> me

> my family

> my home

+ art

& cultural property

Your artwork, collectibles and other cultural property are amongst the most valuable assets in your home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sentimentally as well as financially.

Our team understands what it means to be passionate about cultural property and the arts and is on hand to provide a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one stop shopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of legal services for whatever you may need. We have recognised leading experts in the field and offer specialist advice and access to an exclusive network of contacts to advise on all aspects of commissioning, purchasing and selling of art and cultural property for your home.

We are highly experienced in co-ordinating international transactions that involve several jurisdictions.

We are also regularly asked to advise on the recovery of stolen items of art and cultural property and to provide estate planning for collectors. However complex a matter may be, we can work with you to find creative solutions, with sensitivity and commercial sense.

resolution

It can be particularly upsetting and disruptive when a dispute intrudes on your home life, but they do arise from time to time, whether it is with a difficult neighbour, a contractor working on your home or other third parties.

> my home

+ dispute

In these circumstances we are in your corner to help protect what is important to you, advise you of your options and guide you through potentially complex and sometimes daunting proceedings. We are highly experienced in a variety of dispute resolution mechanisms, including arbitration or mediation, which tend to be less confrontational and may suit you better in avoiding public interest.

> my family

But we also vigorously pursue Court proceedings if your situation requires. We have particular experience in dealing with very high value homes and possessions and can act quickly and effectively to protect your interests if a dispute arises.

The firm is calm and it is a safe pair of hands at a challenging time for those involved > me

[Chambers UK 2015]

+ employment

Housekeeper, gardener, estate manager, cook, cleaner, house-sitter, personal assistant…

Domestic staff are integral to the smooth running of your home. They also have very bespoke responsibilities and unprecedented access to your home and private life, which requires proper safeguards.

We offer comprehensive “HR for the home” – a complete range of legal tools and services to manage your domestic arrangements.

This includes bespoke employment contracts, and advice on all aspects of employment law compliance, including pay, pensions, holiday, working time and sickness. We also help you identify and document the right working arrangements to meet your needs and, if staff live with you, ensure that live-in arrangements are properly documented and enforceable.

We also help protect your privacy and security through appropriate confidentiality agreements and, if things do go wrong with your household staff, advise you how to deal with disputes and grievances effectively.

> my home

...commercially aware, client focused, responsive [Chambers UK 2016]

We offer you a dedicated legal adviser who will work closely with you to determine your goals, advise you of your rights and opportunities and effectively facilitate the application process. As well as helping you through all the practicalities of securing entry into the UK, we can help ensure that your immigration options take into account the best tax planning strategy and advise you on the many other associated issues, such as the transfer of assets, relocating your business and property investment, helping to make your transition to the UK as successful, secure and stress-free as possible.

> me

The UK has many advantages for high earners which may understandably be attracting you to make it your home. However, the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immigration laws are complex and expert support is essential.

> my family

+ immigration

+ property

Your home is the foundation of your wealth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both financial and emotional. Whether you are buying a permanent home, a part-time bolthole or an investment property, there are so many reasons you will want to get it right.

Our residential real estate team has a great deal of experience to offer you in all aspects of the purchase and sale of luxury homes in the UK. We can advise you how best to structure and secure financing in the UK market and support you in all aspects during the transaction process. We can deal with planning and development issues that may arise as well as assist with issues that arise after purchase, such as letting property, leases and licences.

We have particular experience in providing advice on the process of buying property in the UK to foreign investors, helping you to understand how things work in the UK.

+ tax

Our team of highly professional and experienced tax lawyers and qualified Chartered Tax Advisers offer the broadest technical expertise and experience to most effectively guide you, with a focus on legitimate tax planning and mitigation strategies.

> my home

Your home may well be your castle but defending it from the complexities of UK taxation is a daunting task for the wealthy.

We can advise you on the tax consequences of buying or selling your property, including helping you recognise opportunities where you can substantially reduce your Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax and Inheritance Tax liabilities.

> my family

We understand the unique challenges that your wealth poses in connection with your home in the UK and always seek to give advice in a clear, straightforward and cost effective way, to ensure you have the support you need to manage your property tax affairs efficiently.

Their client ser vice is prompt, attentive and commercially sensible > me

[Chambers UK 2016]

contact Address No. 1 London Bridge London SE1 9BG Phone +44 (0)20 3755 6111 Email hkone@howardkennedy.com