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- Non-resident Trusts | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
Trusts can play an important role in the disposition, preservation and succession of a family’s wealth. For international families with a UK footprint, there will normally be a preference for a wealth holding structure situated and administered abroad. NON-RESIDENT TRUSTS Trusts can play an important role in the disposition, preservation and succession of a family’s wealth. For international families with a UK footprint, there will normally be a preference for a wealth holding structure situated and administered abroad. The Firm provides trustee services outside the UK through its network of overseas offices. A trustee is often a key figure in the lives of family members and occupies a position of great trust, a role which can only be performed by someone who is fully acquainted with the family’s circumstances and objectives and with whom the beneficiaries of the trust feel able to communicate freely. In our international partners, we have highly experienced individuals in several jurisdictions who, working closely with us and with our clients, provide fiduciary services and administer trust structures with empathy and expertise. Our international partners are based in Switzerland, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. All have a deep understanding of trust law and trust administration. The tax treatment of UK resident settlors and beneficiaries of non-resident trusts is complicated to say the least. There are many challenges for trustees in properly considering the UK tax consequences of normal trustee actions such as making investments, meeting expenditure and making distributions and loans to UK resident beneficiaries. Trustees also need to ensure that their beneficiaries are adequately advised, and that they receive accurate and timely reporting information to complete their tax returns. This is where our team of specialist tax advisers can provide support. Through collaboration between the London and overseas offices, we provide a joined up suite of services in relation to non-resident trusts and companies. This includes advising on the potential benefits of trust arrangements in the client’s specific circumstances, calculating and monitoring trust tax pools in order to ascertain the tax treatment of benefits received by beneficiaries, constructing investment guidelines and account structures for tax efficiency, liaising with tax professionals in other countries and advising on all UK tax reporting for the trustees, the settlor and the beneficiaries. Trusts are not appropriate for all international clients and we would only recommend them where they offer a solution. All trusts are different and great care is required to ensure that their terms meet the requirements of the clients and their families, and that the tax consequences are fully considered. Our Specialists
- Wealth Succession | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
We provide advice to support clients transferring wealth to younger family members by establishing a plan to ensure that wealth is passed on in accordance with their wishes. WEALTH SUCCESSION At Rawlinson & Hunter, we understand that the transfer of wealth from one generation to another is more than a financial transaction – it is an emotional and personal decision. We provide thoughtful advice to support clients in approaching this topic with younger family members and establishing a plan to ensure that their wealth is passed on in accordance with their objectives, with clarity of messaging, tax-efficiency, and accountability by the recipient. With an ever increasing number choosing to transfer wealth while they are still alive, passing on wealth during one’s lifetime is a proactive approach to financial planning. This allows wealth-holders to witness the impact of their support, provide timely assistance to family members, and potentially reduce the size of their taxable estate. We understand that each client’s circumstances are unique. Whether they are planning for future generations, supporting philanthropic causes, or navigating complex family dynamics, we provide tailored advice that aligns with the client’s values and long-term goals. Conversations around money, inheritance, and future responsibilities can be emotionally charged. Addressing these issues directly, though sometimes challenging, is essential to ensuring that wealth is transferred in a way that reflects the intentions of the client. Often this will involve supporting families in developing governance structures and educating the next generation on financial stewardship to ensure they feel empowered to take on the commitments that come alongside the wealth. Our Partners work closely with clients to develop comprehensive strategies that address both the financial and emotional aspects of wealth succession, often working as part of multi-disciplinary professional teams. We can assist with establishing and administering structures such as trusts to provide control, flexibility, and protection for future generations, meaning our clients can have confidence that their beneficiaries are well supported and engaged in their role of future wealth preservation. With a growing number of internationally mobile families, understanding the nuances of cross-border succession is fundamental to any strategy. As a firm with offices around the world, Rawlinson & Hunter is well positioned to advise clients on the international considerations of intergenerational wealth transfer. Our Specialists Alan Ive Partner E: alan.ive@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2256 View bio... Chris Hawley Partner E: chris.hawley@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2138 View bio... Katharine Haggie Partner E: katharine.haggie@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2153 View bio... Mark Harris Partner E: mark.harris@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2125 View bio... Paul Huggins Partner E: paul.huggins@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2197 View bio... Trevor Warmington Partner E: trevor.warmington@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2198 View bio... Alex Jones Partner E: alex.jones@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2225 View bio... Hiral Kanzaria Partner E: hiral.kanzaria@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2102 View bio... Kristina Volodeva Partner E: kristina.volodeva@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2126 View bio... Michael Foster Partner E: michael.foster@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2223 View bio... Toby Crooks Partner E: toby.crooks@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2140 View bio... Ian Gray Director E: Ian.Gray@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2175 View bio...
- PRIVATE CLIENT UPDATE | United Kingdom
PRIVATE CLIENT UPDATES Back to Publications 27 March 2026 Tax Planning Bulletin 2026 Read More 19 February 2024 Tax Planning Bulletin 2024 Read More 2 March 2022 Register Of Overseas Entities Owning UK Real Estate - Update Read More 1 November 2021 Regaining Its Teeth Read More 1 February 2021 R&H Staff Added To Private Client Global Elite Directory Read More 31 August 2020 Don't Panic And Carry On Planning Read More 1 March 2020 IRS Pushes Back Tax Filing Day Read More 31 August 2019 Residential Property Changes From 6th April 2020 Read More 30 June 2018 Requirement To Correct Read More 1 November 2017 Foreign Domicliaries - Where Are We Now? Read More 1 January 2017 Reforms To The Taxation Of Foreign Domiciliaries Read More 26 March 2026 MTD Alert 2026 Read More 8 December 2023 Transfer Of Assets Abroad And The Fisher Case Read More 1 March 2022 Register Of Overseas Entities Owning UK Real Estate Read More 31 May 2021 Trust Registration Service - Which Trusts Need To Register? Read More 1 November 2020 Capital Gains Tax: How Will You Be Taxed In the Future? Read More 30 April 2020 Disclosing Tax Plans: New Rules For Advisers And Their Clients Read More 1 February 2020 Budget 2020 - Entrepreneur's Relief Reform Read More 31 July 2018 Buying And Selling Artwork In The US Read More 31 March 2018 Internationally Mobile Employees Read More 30 June 2017 Foreign Domicliaries - Current Developments Read More 1 November 2016 Entrepreneurs’ Relief Read More 24 March 2025 Tax Planning Bulletin 2025 Read More 1 February 2023 Register Of Overseas Entities - HMRC Reaction Read More 1 November 2021 HMRC Focus On Crypto-Assets Read More 31 May 2021 CGT Under The Microscope Read More 1 November 2020 Sale Of UK Property - Times Are Changing Read More 1 March 2020 Counting The Days Read More 1 January 2020 Becoming Even More Cryptic Read More 31 July 2018 Requirement To Correct - Flash Update Read More 1 March 2018 MTD Quarterly Reporting Read More 30 April 2017 An Unwelcome Bolt From The Blue! Read More 1 January 2014 Statutory Definition Of Tax Residence Read More
- Family Office | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
We can advise on the establishment of a family office in order to centralise administration, streamline decision making and enable the family to run its affairs along business lines. We can assist in deciding on appropriate governance of the office. FAMILY OFFICE Some of our clients are family groupings who have complex financial affairs which require a significant degree of administration and support. It is common for such clients to manage their affairs using a family office. In practice, many of the private client services which Rawlinson & Hunter offers are delivered via the family office, so we are experienced in liaising both with the office personnel and with other professionals involved with the client, whether lawyers, bankers, investment managers or others. This has led to an enhanced understanding of the family office, how it operates and what it needs, putting us in a prime position not just to advise the family office in a range of different ways but also to advise the clients on the structure and operation of the family office itself. For instance, we can advise on the establishment of a family office in order to centralise administration, streamline decision making and enable the family to run its affairs along business lines. We can assist in deciding on appropriate governance of the office. Indeed, partners of Rawlinson & Hunter sometimes sit on the family council or advisory group. We tend to take a pragmatic approach, designing a structure and processes which will operate smoothly. Once the office is operational, the Firm can deliver a wide range of private client services to the family via the family office. We can provide cash flow forecasting ahead of a purchase and provide financial material for a fee negotiation. We can assist with the selection processes for new service providers and provide full support on IT and HR matters. We can monitor projects and steer them towards the required end result, track costs and assess delivery against a service agreement. We can assist with the financial education of the next generation of the family and liaise with other professional advisers. We are also fortunate to be in a position where our clients trust us to see the full picture. Where a client chooses not to have a family office, there are also a number of services which the Firm can offer which are of a nature which a family office would provide. Our experience is such that we can advise on the establishment of the client’s family offices, support the family office with a multiplicity of services and even act as the client’s family office. More information on this service is available here Our Specialists
- News | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
Keep up to date with all the latest news releases from the Rawlinson & Hunter UK office. Budget briefing, Tax pulse editions, new staff title appointments and much more. NEWS 8 May 2026 New Director Announcements - Harry Swift Read the full update 1 October 2024 Partner & Director Announcement - October 2024 Read the full update 17 April 2023 New Partner And Director Announcement Read the full update 31 July 2021 R&H Cayman Islands converts to a limited liability partnership Read the full update 30 July 2020 R&H LLP reopens its UK offices Read the full update 30 September 2017 R&H holds its alumni reception at The Imperial War Museum Read the full update 1 April 2026 New Director Announcements - April 2026 Read the full update 26 April 2024 R&H LLP Announces Two New Director Appointments Read the full update 30 June 2022 R&H LLP announces a new director appointment Read the full update 31 July 2021 Eprivateclient Excellence Awards 2021 Read the full update 31 March 2020 R&H LLP appoints David Kilshaw and Alan Ive as partners Read the full update 10 September 2025 New Partner Announcement - September 2025 Read the full update 6 December 2023 R&H LLP Announces Three New Director Appointments Read the full update 1 December 2021 R&H appoints Alex Jones as a partner in its US/UK Tax team Read the full update 1 December 2020 R&H celebrates winning accountancy firm & tax advisory firm of the year Read the full update 31 March 2020 R&H announces new director appointment Read the full update
- Transaction Support | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
We act for publicly quoted and private companies, as well as entrepreneurs and shareholders, to offer an extensive range of transactional and advisory services. Successful businesses are constantly growing, changing and expanding, whether organically or by acquisition. TRANSACTION SUPPORT We act for publicly quoted and private companies, as well as entrepreneurs and shareholders, to offer an extensive range of transactional and advisory services. Successful businesses are constantly growing, changing and expanding, whether organically or by acquisition. Our bespoke approach provides timely and succinct reports to directors, shareholders and finance providers and has given us a reputation for delivering real value at a cost effective price. We offer comprehensive advice on how to structure transactions tax efficiently, such as acquisitions, disposals, restructuring, mergers, demergers, reconstructions and IPOs. We also have a great deal of expertise in obtaining clearance from HM Revenue & Customs for transactions where appropriate. Buying and selling a business or part of a business can prove a huge distraction to the investors, targets and the management team. This tension inevitably distracts focus from the day to day operations. Our multi-disciplinary team of experienced partners and staff can ease some of this burden while ensuring that a calm eye is kept on the financial and commercial opportunities which these changes inevitably bring. The areas where we typically might provide support include transaction advice and support, acquisition and disposal related tax and VAT advice, pre-disposal health checks, financial and tax due diligence (for vendor or buyer), exit route planning for investors, management buy-outs and buy-ins, key employee retention and incentivisation and succession planning. Our approach to all transactional due diligence work is to ensure that our partners and senior staff fully participate in the project, ensuring that our subsequent advice focuses on the key issues that we see facing the transaction and is provided by those with sufficient experience to give such advice. Our Specialists Craig Davies Partner E: craig.davies@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2136 View bio... James Randall Partner E: james.randall@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2131 View bio... William Watson Partner E: william.watson@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2111 View bio... Emma Huo Director E: emma.huo@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2099 View bio... Steve Williams Director E: steve.williams@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2235 View bio... Hiral Kanzaria Partner E: hiral.kanzaria@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2102 View bio... Kulwarn Nagra Partner E: kulwarn.nagra@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2130 View bio... Yueling Wei Partner E: yueling.wei@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2098 View bio... Sarah Fernando Director E: sarah.fernando@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2147 View bio...
- Estates | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
Estate planning requires a detailed appreciation of our clients’ financial and personal circumstances. Our emphasis on client relationships places us in a position to provide support in this critical area. ESTATES Estate planning requires a detailed appreciation of our clients’ financial and personal circumstances. Our emphasis on client relationships places us in a position to provide support in this critical area. Regular reviews of the estate and detailed illustrative calculations of potential liabilities keep our clients aware of opportunities available to them, while our international focus allows us to advise clients with assets in multiple jurisdictions. Regular discussions with the client and the client’s family keep us apprised of their wishes as they develop and enable us to act in their best interests and ensure that their Wills reflect their wishes and are tax efficient. For UK connected clients, the Inheritance Tax regime provides excellent opportunities to plan estates and protect family wealth through the use of lifetime gifts, trusts, family limited partnerships and family investment companies. Where there is a US angle, we can advise on the interaction between UK Inheritance Tax and US Estate and Gift Tax. Our partners are also experienced in acting as executors, either through a personal appointment or through the Firm’s trust corporation, and either alone or with family members or lawyers. At a difficult time for the family, our role is to ensure that the estate is administered with efficiency and discretion. With our existing detailed knowledge of our clients’ financial affairs, we are well placed to identify the assets falling within the estate, liquidate them where necessary and distribute the estate to the beneficiaries in accordance with the Will. We have all the necessary experience to deal with the administration of the estate, from the initial application for probate to the final distribution. The close relationships we build up with our clients mean that we can deal effectively with any sensitive family issues that arise. Our Specialists
- Property Tax | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
Property transactions are complicated and costly for clients. There are many different taxes and fees involved throughout all stages of a property’s life cycle. It is essential for clients to seek advice to limit their tax liability and ensure they pay no more than the correct amount. PROPERTY TAX Property transactions are complicated and costly for clients. There are many different taxes and fees involved throughout all stages of a property’s life cycle. From Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”) and VAT on purchase, to the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (“ATED”) during ownership, and Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”) or corporation tax (“CT”) on disposal, it is essential for clients to seek advice to limit their tax liability and ensure they pay no more than the correct amount. At Rawlinson & Hunter we use our experience and expertise to tailor our advice to our clients, whether individuals or companies. We are experts with extensive knowledge of property-related taxes, and the know-how to reduce the tax liabilities faced during a property’s life cycle. We deal with all of our clients’ tax filing and reporting requirements (including SDL:T and ATED) and guide them through the processes of paying and limiting their tax liabilities. We advise on all issues relating to property taxation, including advice on the best way to structure the acquisition of property, advice on the tax treatment of debt finance, advice on maximising tax deductions and reliefs available such as capital allowances, advice on the VAT implications of property transactions for businesses and advice on the sale of properties. We also have extensive experience in dealing with the compliance aspects of ATED for clients who hold property through companies, including preparation and submission of annual ATED returns, successfully dealing with enquiries from HMRC, and advising clients on bringing their ATED compliance up to date where there has been prior non-compliance, including successful negotiations with HMRC to mitigate the ATED charges where possible, and minimising the level of interest and penalties levied by HMRC. We also specialise in providing detailed SDLT advice and practical guidance to clients and their advisers on complex property transactions including multiple completions, multiple purchasers, mixed residential and non-residential purchases, and a variety of substantial residential and commercial lease transactions Our Specialists
- Portal | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
The Rawlinson & Hunter UK client portal can be accessed via the link below. PORTAL The Rawlinson & Hunter UK client portal can be accessed via the link below. For IT support on the Client Portal, please call +44 (0) 207 842 2007. Client Portal TAX
- International | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
As well as in London, Rawlinson & Hunter has offices in Jersey, Guernsey, Switzerland (in both Geneva and Zurich), Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. INTERNATIONAL As well as in London, Rawlinson & Hunter has offices in Switzerland (in both Geneva and Zurich), Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. The maze of UK and international law is complex to navigate, particularly for clients with profiles in a number of jurisdictions. Our grouping of offices can provide global advice and solutions, specialising in the administration of trusts and companies which hold wealth and assets for our clients and their families. Since 1933, Rawlinson & Hunter offices across the world have consistently applied the basic traits of common sense and hard work to everything they do in order to provide outstanding services to their corporate and private clients, combining advanced technical skills with their different, distinctive and personal way of working. The partners in all international offices like to get to know their clients well and they lead much of the work in person, often face-to-face. Nearly all clients come through personal recommendations and referrals, providing compelling evidence of Rawlinson & Hunter’s strong reputation as a leading professional services firm. Refer to Legal for further information regarding Rawlinson & Hunter International. Visit International Site Development of Our International Grouping The Chartered Accountancy firm of Rawlinson & Hunter was established in London in 1933 during The Great Depression by Alfred Rawlinson and Robert Hunter. The Firm has flourished by continually updating and refreshing its services to meet the challenges of evolving tax, financial and regulatory laws, by focusing on niche markets, and by putting client service first and foremost in everything it does.. After successfully navigating the challenges faced by the UK during the Second World War, including temporarily moving the Firm to rural Oxfordshire to escape The Blitz, Hunter journeyed to the US in 1945, and again in 1946 with Rawlinson, where they visited an old client living in Bermuda. This coincided with the first direct flights between the US and Bermuda and the introduction of a favourable tax system and tourist economy on the island. The visit ultimately led to the establishment of Rawlinson & Hunter’s first overseas office in Bermuda in the early 1960s by future UK senior partner Bob Spooner, as the Firm sought to support its UK clients with extensive tourism and hotel interests there. A chance encounter on an aeroplane between future UK senior partner Peter Hetherington and a Jersey accountant resulted in the foundation of the Firm’s Jersey office in 1972. This was at a time when many individuals were emigrating from the UK to Jersey to escape the all-time high UK income tax rate of 136% in the late 1960s, and 98% in the early 1970s. The Firm’s Jersey practice was established at a time when the island was growing rapidly as an international financial centre. The Jersey office left the network in 2025. The Guernsey office was established in 1980 to meet the needs of specific international clients of the Firm, taking advantage of Guernsey’s similarly thriving financial services industry. The office left the network in 2026. The Cayman Islands office was established in 1973, originally to complement the services offered to clients through the Bermuda office. This British Overseas Territory steadily developed to become a leading international financial centre in the region. Switzerland has always been the leading international financial centre in continental Europe, and during its early years Rawlinson & Hunter had served many Swiss-based corporate clients due to Robert Hunter’s frequent trips to the country. To support its Swiss-based clients, the Firm therefore opened an office in Geneva in 1982, and this was eventually followed by a Zürich office in 2011. The old Geneva office left the grouping in 2019 but the Firm is now once again operating in Geneva, having opened a new office there in 2021. By the 1980s, the British Virgin Islands had also developed into a leading international financial and tourism centre to fund its public services, and this led to Peter Hetherington and future Jersey senior partner, David Goar, establishing the Firm’s office on the islands in 1988 to supports clients engaged in business there. A year earlier, in 1987, the Firm opened a representative office in Sydney, Australia to support clients with business interests Down Under. This was carried out under the umbrella of a respected Australian firm, Boroughs, a similarly private client focused firm of Chartered Accountants established in 1945. A decade and a half later, in 2003, the Firm extended this model by opening a representative office on the other side of the Ditch in Whanganui, New Zealand. By now Singapore had established itself as the leading international financial centre in Asia, and the Firm found itself with increasing numbers of clients with business interests in the country. To support these clients, the Firm opened its first Asian office in Singapore in 2013.
- Our Probate Accreditation | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
OUR PROBATE ACCREDITATION Time and fees The time taken to complete the work required to deal with an estate will vary significantly depending on a number of factors. On this basis it is not possible to provide a general price for the work. We charge on the basis of the complexity of the work and time taken to resolve issues. For an understanding of the scope of work that we undertake and the possible costs associated with this please see “Illustrations”. It is also difficult to provide a timetable for the provision of probate services and the ultimate completion of the associated work, as there are many factors that can affect the process. We strive to co-ordinate with executors and keep them informed of progress on a regular basis so that they are aware of the status of each case. Illustrations Illustration 1 Assisting executors with Inheritance Tax compliance and filing for probate. We have acted for estates where there is a liability to Inheritance Tax and the assets are both easy to identify and to value (for example, listed investments and bank accounts). The will is straightforward, with only a handful of beneficiaries. We notified the relevant parties of death and requested probate valuations of the assets. Preparation and filing of the IHT Account (Form IHT400 and supporting schedules). Preparing the probate application on behalf of the executors. The executors dealt with the administration but we assisted them by opening a client account to collect in the assets and make distributions. We also provided them with support to sell listed investments. Total fees between £2,500 and £7,500 (including VAT) Illustration 2 Acting on behalf of executors. We often get asked to provide a full service of all matters in connection with the estate. Identifying assets, notifying third parties and collating valuations on behalf of the executors (including liaison with other professional parties, for example surveyors, auctioneers, directors of private companies and solicitors). Inheritance Tax compliance and applying for Probate (either on behalf of the executors or under a power of attorney). Administering and collecting in the estate assets. Provision of full client account services for the executors. Selling assets, payment of professional fees and other estate expenses. Making distributions to beneficiaries. Registering the estate for income and capital gains tax and filing all necessary tax returns. Providing beneficiaries with R185 forms. Preparing interim and final estate accounts. Total fees between £10,000 and £25,000 (including VAT) Illustration 3 Acting on behalf of executors (complex estates). We have acted for complex estates with property in multiple jurisdictions. The valuation of estate assets is not straightforward and issues have arisen in respect of the probate application (non-contentious). Identifying the assets and obtaining valuations. Where required, we have prepared valuations of unquoted shareholdings and considered complex issues with regard to business / agricultural property reliefs. We have dealt with complex domicile issues and achieved favourable outcomes for our clients. Obtaining probate in overseas jurisdictions. This most often requires us to engage professionals in foreign jurisdictions and liaise with them to obtain probate locally. Where required, we have also engaged with other overseas professionals, for example estate agents, to market and sell property. We have good professional contacts in many overseas jurisdictions. Dealing with high value, and sometimes unusual assets (for example, arranging collection of personal possessions stored in safety deposit boxes). Applying for probate and dealing with other complex matters which have arisen (for example, obtaining additional affidavits where a will was not fully executed or where the probate registry raised doubt over the testators capacity to execute the will. We had to trace witnesses and obtain further affidavits from them to secure probate). Fully administering the estate assets, estate accounting and filing of estate tax returns. Total fees between £25,000 and £50,000 (including VAT) Regulatory Licensed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales to carry out the reserved legal activity of non-contentious probate in England and Wales. Details of our probate accreditation can be viewed at icaew.com/probate under reference number OC403503. Rawlinson & Hunter LLP recognises the benefits of, and is committed to, equality in the workplace. We monitor diversity within our workforce and take action where possible to ensure that we can attract, retain and develop the best people, regardless of their background. Our most recent survey is available from Emma Knight, HR Director (emma.knight@rawlinson–hunter.com ) Compensation Scheme In the unlikely event that we cannot meet our liabilities to you, you may be able to seek a grant from ICAEW’s Compensation Scheme. Generally, applications for a grant must be made to ICAEW within 12 months of the time you become aware, or reasonably ought to have been aware of the loss. Further information about the scheme, and the circumstances in which grants may be made, is available on ICAEW’s website: www.icaew.com/probate . Complaints We always seek to provide clients with the highest levels of service. If you would like to talk to us about how we could improve our probate service to you, or if you are unhappy with the service you are receiving, please let us know by contacting the Head of Legal Practice /probate contact partner, Toby Crooks. We will consider carefully any complaint that you may make about our probate services as soon as we receive it and do all we can to explain the position to you. If we do not answer your complaint to your satisfaction or you are unhappy with our response, you may of course take up the matter up with our Senior Partner, our professional body (ICAEW), and the Legal Ombudsman. Complaints to the Legal Ombudsman should be made within six years of the act or omission or within three years of you becoming aware of the issue, and in either case within six months of our written response to your complaint to us. The contact details for the Legal Ombudsman are: Letter: Legal Ombudsman, PO Box 6806, Wolverhampton, WV1 9WJ, Email: enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk Telephone: 0300 555 0333.
- US Taxes | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
Several years ago we created our own team of ‘dualhandlers’ with the necessary technical expertise to deal with both UK and US tax filings. Led by two partners, the team has flourished and has a strong presence in the Firm’s overall private client offering, representing our clients with both HMRC and the IRS . US TAXES Several years ago we created our own team of ‘dualhandlers’ with the necessary technical expertise to deal with both UK and US tax filings. Led by two partners, the team has flourished and has a strong presence in the Firm’s overall private client offering, representing our clients with both HMRC (as agents) and the IRS (as enrolled agents). We now deal with many clients with UK and US, or just US, tax exposure. While many of them are US citizens or Green Card holders living in the UK, we also deal with US individuals living in third countries, US based individuals with international assets and non-US individuals who have a US tax footprint because they have US situated property or receive US income. Getting the tax filing correct in both countries is the first step. If we are dealing with a US individual who is resident in the UK, the priority is to ensure that the tax payable across the two jurisdictions is not higher than it needs to be. This requires our team to have an enhanced understanding of the remittance basis of taxation where the client is not domiciled in the UK, and full familiarity with the operation of the UK/US Double Tax Treaty. Another crucial point is to ensure that available tax credits are created at the right time, utilised in the right direction and not wasted. We can also deal with other US tax reporting, including Foreign Bank Account Reporting and the reporting of trust interests. But the compliance work is really just the tip of the iceberg. Pre-planning is highly recommended since there are so many mismatches of tax treatment in areas such as investment products and vehicles, charitable donations and the timing of income and gain recognition (to name but a few) which can increase the global tax burden for such clients, unless care is taken. We can also advise on UK and US anti-avoidance provisions, the interaction between US Estate and Gift Tax and UK Inheritance Tax, the treatment of trust interests in both jurisdictions, the tax treatment of pensions and the classification of business entities to list just a few of the areas of expertise which we have. Our Specialists
- LEGAL | United Kingdom
LEGAL Rawlinson & Hunter International is a grouping of independent firms with members throughout the world. It is not a legal entity in its own right and does not offer professional services in its own name. Each independent member of Rawlinson & Hunter International is a separate firm. These firms are not members of one international partnership or group, or otherwise necessarily legal partners or members with each other, nor is any one firm responsible for the services or activities of any other. Firms in certain jurisdictions offer services through a partnership structure or through the medium of limited liability vehicles, or both, depending on the nature of services offered. The partners and directors of each of the firms within the Rawlinson & Hunter grouping pride themselves on the shared ethos and quality of advice given across the Rawlinson & Hunter grouping. As a result, use is made throughout this website of the expressions “our” and “we” in reference to the service provided by each of the Rawlinson & Hunter firms. This should not be construed as Rawlinson & Hunter International existing as a single entity. Although the firms carry the same name, there is no common ownership among the firms of Rawlinson & Hunter International. The London office conducts its business in the UK through Rawlinson & Hunter LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, Companies House number OC430503. Rawlinson & Hunter, a UK general partnership with partners who are also the members of Rawlinson & Hunter LLP, holds a minority financial interest in each of the overseas Rawlinson & Hunter firms, except for the Australia and New Zealand firms. This website is designed for the information of readers. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, information contained on the site may not be comprehensive and readers should not act upon it without seeking professional advice. The application and impact of the laws can vary widely from case to case, based upon the specific or unique facts involved. Accordingly, the information in this site is not intended to serve as legal, accounting, financial or tax advice. Users are encouraged to consult with professional advisers at their local Rawlinson & Hunter International office for advice concerning specific matters before making any decision. A list of legal partners and directors of that office can only be obtained from that office and nothing in this website shall imply that any other persons mentioned herein are partners or members of that office.
- Our Core Values | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
At Rawlinson & Hunter LLP, we try to meet effectively the needs of our clients and the wider communities by rigorously following our core values. OUR CORE VALUES At Rawlinson & Hunter, we try to meet effectively the needs of our clients and the wider communities by rigorously following our core values, which are: A Commitment To Our Clients: ensuring we put exceptional hands-on client service at the heart of what we do and that we always go the extra mile for our clients. A Commitment To Technical Excellence: ensuring that we provide the highest quality technical advice in a conservative, sensible and ethical manner, and that we are recognised as leading experts in our field. A Commitment To Independence: ensuring that we maintain independence of mind by coming to our own views without fear or favour, and that we are unafraid to tell it how it is. A Commitment To Each Other: embracing and respecting our differences, whilst ensuring that we work together as a team to achieve goals and putting these goals before self-interest. A Commitment To Our People: ensuring that we create an environment where staff are fairly rewarded for their contribution, where open, honest feedback is given, and where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their potential. A Commitment To Our Communities: ensuring that we contribute positively to society by offering a necessary business service, by operating in sympathy with our environment, and through charitable giving and philanthropic policies. A Commitment To Change and Challenge : recognising that our ability to consult and advise one another is a vital advantage in the face of fast evolving and increasingly complex client needs. We attract a high calibre of people to work for us – self-starting, diverse individuals who can be trained to work on their own initiative, supporting the partners in developing client relationships built on trust. We provide full study support and a training programme to equip our people with the necessary technical, team and inter-personal skills. We provide excellent facilities as well as a range of social activities which encourage close working relationships across the London and Leatherhead offices. We encourage and support career advancement, with the international offices providing further scope for secondments and progression. Many of the Firm’s current partners joined the Firm in junior positions. For further information about a career with the Firm and current opportunities, visit the Career section of the website TAX
- VIEWS FROM THE SQUARE | United Kingdom
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- Charities | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
Many of our clients are engaged in supporting charitable causes both in the UK and overseas. This activity nearly always involves generous financial support, where guidance on tax-effective giving is required. CHARITIES Many of our clients are engaged in supporting charitable causes both in the UK and overseas. This activity nearly always involves generous financial support, where guidance on tax-effective giving is required. Some clients seek greater involvement, establishing their own charity or donor-advised fund and playing an active role in determining the causes and charities which derive benefit from the fund. Giving is often done under the Gift Aid scheme, enabling the charity to enhance the gift by reclaiming the basic rate income tax which the cash gift is treated as having suffered. Tax relief can be claimed on a gift of real estate to a charity, or a gift of quoted shares or funds which are collective investment schemes. With care, it may be possible for US taxpayers who are resident in the UK to make a donation in such a way that relief is available in both countries. Charitable giving is a complex area where specialist advice is essential. Giving money to charity can be a complicated and expensive process requiring great care as to timing, amount and method of donation. For those wishing to establish their own charity, we have a team experienced in providing accounting and reporting services which is also used to dealing with the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC on a daily basis. On the practical front, the team gets involved in all aspects of administration of a charity. For instance, in addition to getting involved in budget and cash flow forecasting and ongoing monitoring of cash positions, we often operate bank accounts, raise cheques, deal with payment requests and provide a correspondence address so that we can deal with unsolicited applications for funding. We maintain accounting records, produce management accounts and undertake performance reviews. We also diarise and coordinate grant commitments, ensuring that they are approved and paid on a timely basis. We get involved with trustee meetings, preparing agendas, putting together meeting packs, attending meetings and preparing minutes. We can also provide general ad hoc advice and support on payroll and IT matters. The team is experienced at having involvement in the policies and procedures of a charity. For instance, we can prepare or review policies and protocols to ensure that they are in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102). Additionally, we can prepare Fit and Proper declarations for the trustees, conduct annual risk reviews and monitor grants. On the annual compliance requirements, we provide a comprehensive service. This includes the preparation of accounts and liaising with the charity’s auditors, dealing with completion of Annual Returns for filing with the Charity Commission, complying with Companies House requirements and offering a full company secretarial service alongside a registered office address. We have deep practical experience of what is needed to run a charity allied to a hands on style of approach, and we can therefore provide support in a multitude of ways. Our Specialists Alex Jones Partner E: alex.jones@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2225 View bio... Craig Davies Partner E: craig.davies@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2136 View bio... Michael Foster Partner E: michael.foster@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2223 View bio... Chris Hawley Partner E: chris.hawley@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2138 View bio... Mark Harris Partner E: mark.harris@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2125 View bio... Yueling Wei Partner E: yueling.wei@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2098 View bio...
- REGISTERED OFFICES | United Kingdom
REGISTERED OFFICES United Kingdom London Rawlinson & Hunter LLP Eighth Floor 6 New Street Square New Fetter Lane London, EC4A 3AQ United Kingdom Leatherhead Rawlinson & Hunter LLP Q3, The Square Randalls Way Leatherhead, KT22 7TW United Kingdom
- Private Client | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
Rawlinson & Hunter LLP specialises in looking after the affairs of high net worth individuals and their families. Typically, we will look after their UK tax affairs, carefully handling their relationship with HMRC and sensitively dealing with tax enquiries when they arise. PRIVATE CLIENT Rawlinson & Hunter specialises in looking after the affairs of high net worth individuals and their families. Typically, we will look after their UK tax affairs, carefully handling their relationship with HMRC and sensitively dealing with tax enquiries when they arise. We provide sensible and bespoke tax advice on a range of issues, including real estate. Many of our clients have complex tax reporting requirements and we support them in preparing their UK tax returns and, when necessary, their US tax filings. We have developed and expanded our suite of services to support our private clients and their families throughout their lives. In so doing, we pride ourselves on delivering a genuine partner-led service. Our partners are all specialists who lead the advice to our clients, supported by staff who are amongst the best in the profession. We aim to give clear and direct advice without ‘fence-sitting’. We are used to operating as part of a team of professionals and regularly collaborate with lawyers (in a range of disciplines and jurisdictions), investment managers, bankers and other advisers in a collegiate way in supporting our clients. Through this process, we have over time built up an extensive informal network of contacts, and where our clients require specialist support beyond our areas of operation, we usually have just the right person to refer them to. . We all understand here that we are never any better than our last piece of advice, and maintaining our standards is vital in maintaining our reputation. More information on this service is available here Our Specialists Alan Ive Partner E: alan.ive@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2256 View bio... Chris Hawley Partner E: chris.hawley@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2138 View bio... Katharine Haggie Partner E: katharine.haggie@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2153 View bio... Lisa Festerling Partner E: lisa.festerling@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2148 View bio... Michael Foster Partner E: michael.foster@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2223 View bio... Toby Crooks Partner E: toby.crooks@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2140 View bio... Alex McBryde Director E: Alex.McBryde@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 2078422171 View bio... Jeremy Stein Director E: jeremy.stein@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2184 View bio... Mark Wong Director E: mark.wong@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2158 View bio... Alex Jones Partner E: alex.jones@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2225 View bio... Craig Davies Partner E: craig.davies@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2136 View bio... Kristina Volodeva Partner E: kristina.volodeva@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2126 View bio... Mark Harris Partner E: mark.harris@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2125 View bio... Paul Huggins Partner E: paul.huggins@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2197 View bio... Trevor Warmington Partner E: trevor.warmington@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2198 View bio... Ian Gray Director E: Ian.Gray@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2175 View bio... Lee Moss Director E: lee.moss@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2227 View bio... Steve Williams Director E: steve.williams@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2235 View bio...
- Audit & Assurance | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
Rawlinson & Hunter has extensive experience of providing audit and assurance services to a wide range of companies and groups from many industries. AUDIT & ASSURANCE Whilst audits are a statutory requirement in many of the jurisdictions in which we operate, in others they are not. We find many clients still request audits in those locations for a variety of reasons, such as to ensure that their affairs are correctly managed. Those clients often find that the local management’s knowledge of, and involvement in, the audit process often engenders stronger corporate governance and re-emphasises the importance of the entity’s controls. Where the expense of a full financial statement or systems audit cannot be readily justified, we also regularly undertake limited scope procedures focused on those areas of higher risk which we and our clients identify as benefiting from enhanced external scrutiny. Rawlinson & Hunter has extensive experience of providing audit and assurance services to a wide range of companies and groups from many industries. Our clients range from start-up businesses to large listed international groups operating in sectors as diverse as entertainment, media, the arts, fund management, fashion and property investment. Many would argue that an audit has its limitations and provides little real value prospectively. At Rawlinson & Hunter, we adopt a different approach and do not treat the audit merely as a statutory obligation. We strive to understand the way in which the business works and to help identify ways to improve it, with the aim of delivering some added value to the shareholders. We try to involve our client in the audit process and, like all of our services, our audits are partner-led, ensuring our clients benefit from our extensive business advisory experience. The audit and assurance services which we provide can therefore deliver demonstrable insights and real cash savings to our clients. The recommendations which we make enable decision makers to take confident, informed decisions about their business, reduce risk and take advantage of any opportunities. Audit work in most jurisdictions is a regulated activity and can only be carried out by certain firms within the Rawlinson & Hunter International grouping of firms. Refer to Legal for further information regarding Rawlinson & Hunter International. Tax Our Specialists Craig Davies Partner E: craig.davies@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2136 View bio... William Watson Partner E: william.watson@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2111 View bio... Emma Huo Director E: emma.huo@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2099 View bio... Kulwarn Nagra Partner E: kulwarn.nagra@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2130 View bio... Yueling Wei Partner E: yueling.wei@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2098 View bio...
- Corporate | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
We work with corporate and entrepreneurial clients of all sizes and complexity. We consider that our approach is different in starting from the premise that our advice needs to address stakeholder concerns which are much wider than those which are obvious from the confinements of the corporate box. CORPORATE Rawlinson & Hunter is probably best known in the profession for its award-winning services to private clients, so it is perhaps surprising that the largest team in the Firm provides services to companies and businesses. A complete range of services is provided for companies in all stages of development, from the smaller entrepreneurial business to the large international corporation. As with all our services, the partners lead the work supported by our highly qualified staff. We work with corporate and entrepreneurial clients of all sizes and complexity. We consider that our approach is different in starting from the premise that our advice needs to address stakeholder concerns which are much wider than those which are obvious from the confinements of the corporate box. This holistic thinking along with the expertise and experience which we have to offer is what we believe our clients value. The range of corporate services which we offer is broad. In addition to the standard services such as audit and assurance, company secretarial support, management accounting, VAT and payroll, we also provide a suite of advisory services. Our corporate partners have wide experience of operating in other environments, whether in Big 4 Firms or in industry and bring a wealth of expertise to the table. We often advise on corporate finance and other corporate transactions such as sales and acquisitions, and can advise comprehensively on the tax and VAT issues affecting entrepreneurial clients and their businesses. We can provide outsourced financial support and, where the project requires it, litigation support and forensic accounting services. Our range of services to entrepreneurial clients is very wide and our role in each case is driven by our clients’ needs. Our international offices are highly experienced in the formation and administration of offshore corporate structures, ranging from sophisticated captive insurance and fund management companies to simple asset-owning vehicles. Full administration services are provided in the offshore centres by our partners and staff. Our Specialists Catherine Thompson Partner E: catherine.thompson@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2028 View bio... Hiral Kanzaria Partner E: hiral.kanzaria@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2102 View bio... Katharine Haggie Partner E: katharine.haggie@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2153 View bio... William Watson Partner E: william.watson@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2111 View bio... Claire Osborne Director E: claire.osborne@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2021 View bio... Louise Catt Director E: louise.catt@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2019 View bio... Sarah Fernando Director E: sarah.fernando@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2147 View bio... Craig Davies Partner E: craig.davies@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2136 View bio... James Randall Partner E: james.randall@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2131 View bio... Kulwarn Nagra Partner E: kulwarn.nagra@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2130 View bio... Yueling Wei Partner E: yueling.wei@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2098 View bio... Emma Huo Director E: emma.huo@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2099 View bio... Salma Khan Director E: salma.khan@rawlinson-hunter.com T: +44 (0)20 7842 2070 View bio...
- Our People | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
Our strength lies in our people whose expertise and commitment enable us to provide a top quality pro-active tailored service in every office. OUR PEOPLE Search Our strength lies in our people whose expertise and commitment enable us to provide a top quality pro-active tailored service in every office. TAX By forename... Select person... By surname... Select person... By expertise... Select expertise... Reset Filters Alan Ive Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2256 T: alan.ive@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Catherine Thompson Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2028 T: catherine.thompson@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Craig Davies Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2136 T: craig.davies@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: James Randall Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2131 T: james.randall@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Kristina Volodeva Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2126 T: kristina.volodeva@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Lisa Festerling Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2148 T: lisa.festerling@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Michael Foster Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2223 T: michael.foster@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Sandeep Dhillon Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2118 T: sandeep.dhillon@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Trevor Warmington Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2198 T: trevor.warmington@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Yueling Wei Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2098 T: yueling.wei@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Alex McBryde Director +44 2078422171 T: Alex.McBryde@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Dan Taylor Director +44 (0)20 7842 2272 T: dan.taylor@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Harry Swift Director +44 (0)20 7842 2279 T: Harry.Swift@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Jeremy Stein Director +44 (0)20 7842 2184 T: jeremy.stein@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Louise Catt Director +44 (0)20 7842 2019 T: louise.catt@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Paul Baker Consultant +44 (0)20 7842 2132 T: paul.baker@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Salma Khan Director +44 (0)20 7842 2070 T: salma.khan@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Sharon Gillies Director +44 (0)20 7842 2161 T: sharon.gillies@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Alex Jones Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2225 T: alex.jones@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Chris Hawley Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2138 T: chris.hawley@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Hiral Kanzaria Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2102 T: hiral.kanzaria@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Katharine Haggie Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2153 T: katharine.haggie@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Kulwarn Nagra Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2130 T: kulwarn.nagra@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Mark Harris Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2125 T: mark.harris@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Paul Huggins Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2197 T: paul.huggins@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Toby Crooks Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2140 T: toby.crooks@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: William Watson Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2111 T: william.watson@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Chris Bliss Consultant +44 (0)20 7842 2122 T: chris.bliss@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Claire Osborne Director +44 (0)20 7842 2021 T: claire.osborne@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Emma Huo Director +44 (0)20 7842 2099 T: emma.huo@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Ian Gray Director +44 (0)20 7842 2175 T: Ian.Gray@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Lee Moss Director +44 (0)20 7842 2227 T: lee.moss@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Mark Wong Director +44 (0)20 7842 2158 T: mark.wong@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Steve Williams Director +44 (0)20 7842 2235 T: steve.williams@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E: Sarah Fernando Director +44 (0)20 7842 2147 T: sarah.fernando@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... E:
- Tax Compliance | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
Many of our clients have complicated tax-reporting needs. Some of them have significant and diverse investment assets both in the UK and overseas, sometimes held through foreign investment structures which are not set up for UK tax reporting. TAX COMPLIANCE It is absolutely essential, now more so than ever, that individuals and companies with complex tax affairs file accurate annual tax returns with HMRC. The cost of getting it wrong has never been higher. Many of our clients have complicated tax-reporting needs. Some of them have significant and diverse investment assets both in the UK and overseas, sometimes held through foreign investment structures which are not set up for UK tax reporting. Other clients have complex remuneration reporting involving options, vesting share arrangements and restricted stock units where there might be international considerations. Many of our clients are entrepreneurs with businesses which also bring intricate tax filing challenges. Just as tax reporting has become more demanding, there has been a much closer concentration of effort by HMRC on the tax affairs of wealthy UK tax payers and their companies. HMRC’s investigative capabilities have been greatly enhanced by the volume of information provided to them by both institutions in the UK and by other countries under automatic exchange of information agreements. At the same time, the tax law has been changed to give HMRC a greater length of time to investigate foreign aspects of a taxpayer’s affairs and impose significantly greater penalties for reporting failures. Thoroughness and a rigorous approach are therefore paramount in the preparation of our clients’ tax returns. We generally operate a ‘triple-lock’ approach whereby the tax return is prepared by a professionally qualified junior, reviewed carefully by a manager and is then subjected to a final high level review by the partner. In that way, we seek to reduce the risk of inaccuracies and omissions. Our Specialists
- Wealth Reporting | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
We deliver bespoke wealth reporting solutions for individuals, families, and family offices, providing a global overview of your financial wealth. Your Wealth, Simplified Comprehensive Wealth Reporting and Investment Reporting in your hands At Rawlinson & Hunter, we specialise in delivering bespoke wealth reporting solutions for individuals, families, and family offices. Whether you are tracking global investments, monitoring performance, or managing accounting data, our services and secure online portals simplify the complex. Explore how our Wealth Reporting Service and innovative portals can help you gain a clearer picture of your financial position—anytime, anywhere. We empower you with clarity, control, and confidence to manage your wealth. Wealth Reporting Tailored Wealth Reporting for Your Needs Our Wealth Reporting Service provides clarity in the face of complexity. Consolidating data across asset classes, geographies, and currencies, we create tailored reports that give you a complete view of your financial position. With over 15 years of expertise and cutting-edge technology, we ensure that you receive precise, timely, and actionable insights. Key Features: Consolidated Investment Statements: View your entire portfolio in one report, across all asset classes and geographies. Performance Reporting: Understand how your investments are performing relative to benchmarks and goals. Global Management Accounting: Comprehensive financial reports tailored to your needs, consolidating data from multiple entities. Family Office Financial Control: End-to-end financial oversight, including cash flow management, budgeting, and inter-entity reconciliations. Investment Reporting Portal Request a demo Your Global Portfolio, Anytime, Anywhere Our Investment Reporting Portal provides seamless access to your portfolio, empowering you to make informed decisions. Consolidating data from multiple sources, the portal gives you a holistic view of your wealth with customisable dashboards and daily performance updates. Key Features: • 24/7 Access: View your portfolio across asset classes and geographies from any device. • Daily Updates: Monitor performance and compare returns to benchmarks. • Customisable Dashboards: Tailor the platform to prioritise the data you value most. • Multi-Currency Reporting: Stay on top of global investments with currency tracking. Investment Accounting Portal Request a demo Simplified Financial Management for Complex Structures The Investment Accounting Portal streamlines financial management, offering detailed insights into your accounts and enabling efficient reporting. With customisable reports and multi-format exports, managing complex structures has never been easier. Key Features: Financial Reporting: Access tailored financial statements, trial balances, and ledger reports. Custom Reports: Generate bespoke reports, designed with your Rawlinson & Hunter team, including cash flow analysis. Data Export: Export reports in Excel, PDF, or ZIP formats, saving time and effort. Enhanced Security: Protect sensitive data with encryption and multi-factor authentication. Why Choose Rawlinson & Hunter? With over 90 years of experience, Rawlinson & Hunter has built a reputation for delivering personalised, high-quality services to families, individuals, and family offices. Combining our expertise as Chartered Accountants with innovative technology, we provide solutions that simplify the complexities of managing wealth. Why Clients Choose Us: Personalised Service: Every report can be tailored to your unique needs. Global Expertise: A network spanning the globe, ensuring cross-border solutions. Innovation & Security: Cutting-edge technology with industry-leading security. Start Your Journey with Rawlinson & Hunter Our team is here to answer your questions, provide a demonstration of our portals, or create a tailored proposal for your needs. First name* Last name Email* Phone Portal Write a message Submit
- Modern Slavery Statement | United Kingdom
Modern Slavery Statement This statement is published in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 Statement on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking In respect of the section 54(1) of the Modern Slavey Act 2015, we recognise our responsibililty to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking from existing in our business and from our supply chain. Rawlinson & Hunter LLP is a well established accountancy practice employing approximately 270 staff in the UK. We have offices in central London and Leatherhead, Surrey. Our core business is the provision of taxation and accountancy services to a broad international and UK client base. Rawlinson & Hunter LLP is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and all Partners and members of staff demonstrate high standards of professional conduct by following the ICAEW Code of Ethics throughout our business activity. We believe that our business and the sector in which we operate are relatively low risk in this regard as we employ a workforce of well paid and highly skilled people, we do not generally subcontract out work and we have a limited number of third party suppliers. This statement, however, is a reflection of our commitment to develop and implement working practices to minimise the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking taking place. We have clear employment policies and processes in place and believe that we operate to a high level of compliance with best employment practices. New and existing staff receive thorough training in our employment policies. We have rigorous processes in place to vet all staff who we directly employ. It is a requirement that all staff we employ provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and we additionally conduct employment reference and disclosure and barring checks for all staff. We have a whistleblowing policy in place which encourages employees to report wrongdoing in our business, including any suspected criminal activity such as human trafficking or modern slavery. The policy protects employees from detrimental treatment as a result of making the report. We have a clear process for investigating such claims and ensuring that appropriate actions are taken. Our key suppliers are providers of services such as IT software and hardware, professional training and education, cleaning, maintenance, utilities and recruitment. We expect our suppliers to have appropriate anti-slavery and human trafficking policies and processes in place and when we engage new suppliers we communicate to them that we have zero tolerance in regard to these matters. As we renew our supplier contracts, we will be seeking reassurances that these suppliers have similar procedures in place to help prevent modern slavery and human trafficking. Training Staff are made aware through training of our intolerance towards modern slavery and human trafficking and we provide training to those involved in procurement and supplier management to help them to address risks directly with providers. This statement has been approved by the Management Team for and on behalf of Rawlinson & Hunter LLP.
- SDLT Advice | Rawlinson & Hunter LLP
When considering UK property transactions, stamp duty land tax (“SDLT”) can be a very significant cost component - up to 17% where high value residential properties are involved. SDLT ADVICE When considering UK property transactions, stamp duty land tax (“SDLT”) can be a very significant cost component - up to 19% where high value residential properties are involved. Furthermore the SDLT rules have become progressively more complex in recent years, with the introduction of the 5% surcharge on additional residential properties, the 17% flat rate of SDLT for purchases of residential property by companies, and the 2% surcharge for purchases of residential property by non-resident buyers. Our experienced team of SDLT advisers can help to guide clients and their solicitors through these complexities whilst negotiating the notoriously broadly drafted SDLT anti-avoidance provisions, and ensure that they pay no more SDLT than they are legally required to. We have abundant experience in providing detailed SDLT advice and practical guidance to clients and their advisers on complex transactions including multiple completions, multiple purchasers, mixed residential and non-residential purchases, and a variety of substantial residential and commercial lease transactions. Our work includes ensuring that the purchase is structured in a tax efficient manner so that clients are in the best position to claim any SDLT reliefs or allowances that are available based on their specific circumstances. It also includes providing detailed SDLT advice about a proposed transaction, reviewing draft SDLT returns prepared by the client’s solicitors to ensure they correctly reflect our advice, preparing and submitting any claims that may be required to HMRC, and providing advice about minimising the risk of future SDLT enquiries by HMRC. Our Specialists James Randall Partner T: +44 (0)20 7842 2131 E: james.randall@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... Sarah Fernando Director T: +44 (0)20 7842 2147 E: sarah.fernando@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... Hiral Kanzaria Partner T: +44 (0)20 7842 2102 E: hiral.kanzaria@rawlinson-hunter.com View Bio... Callum Saunderson Manager T: +44 (0)20 7842 2155 E callum.saunderson@rawlinson-hunter.com
- Dan Taylor
OUR PEOPLE Search Our strength lies in our people whose expertise and commitment enable us to provide a top quality pro-active tailored service in every office. By forename... Select person... By surname... Select person... Reset Filters By expertise... Select expertise... Back Dan Taylor Director +44 (0)20 7842 2272 dan.taylor@rawlinson-hunter.com Dan is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser, providing tax advisory and compliance services to a range of clients across sectors. He advises on a range of corporate tax areas within specialisms including corporate structuring and restructuring, employee share schemes, transaction support and tax due diligence and company share valuations for tax purposes. Dan works closely with clients to provide tax advice which is pragmatic, clear and commercially-led. He is a longstanding member of the Business Tax Group, originally joining the firm more than 20 years ago.
- Chris Bliss
OUR PEOPLE Search Our strength lies in our people whose expertise and commitment enable us to provide a top quality pro-active tailored service in every office. By forename... Select person... By surname... Select person... Reset Filters By expertise... Select expertise... Back Chris Bliss Consultant +44 (0)20 7842 2122 chris.bliss@rawlinson-hunter.com Chris is a consultant at the London office, having previously served as a partner for 32 years. Chris acts as an adviser to several substantial family groups and has a particular interest in the entertainment and motor sport sectors. Having joined the firm in 1984, Chris served as a partner from 1988 to 2020 including nine years as the senior partner. Chris is a Fellow of the ICAEW.
- Toby Crooks
OUR PEOPLE Search Our strength lies in our people whose expertise and commitment enable us to provide a top quality pro-active tailored service in every office. By forename... Select person... By surname... Select person... Reset Filters By expertise... Select expertise... Back Toby Crooks Partner +44 (0)20 7842 2140 toby.crooks@rawlinson-hunter.com Toby specialises in the field of Private Client Tax, as part of the Trust & Wealth Services department. He enjoys working closely with clients, legal advisers and Family Offices to understand their particular requirements and has a wide breadth of experience, having advised both UK and international clients. Toby joined Rawlinson & Hunter in 2004, working initially in the Private Client department before transferring to the Firm's Cayman Islands office for several years . He returned to the UK in 2010 and became a partner in April 2014. Toby is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Adviser and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He is the holder of an Advanced Diploma in International Trust Management and is a member of PAIAM (Professional Advisers in the Art Market.) He was previously the representative for the City of London on the Worldwide Council of STEP and is a member of the Public Policy Committee. Expertise: Private Client Family Office Non-Resident Trusts Trusts Tax Advice Tax Compliance Art World Probate Intergenerational Wealth Transfer



