Liz advises a variety of clients about the establishment and structuring of trusts for the effective devolution of family wealth and tax mitigation. She has particular expertise acting for non-UK resident/domiciled individuals and specialises in the creation of off shore trusts and complex asset structuring for high net worth individuals.

Liz deals with all forms of inheritance tax and capital gains tax planning and also advises on wills and estate planning particularly for clients with interests and connections with the USA.

Liz is dual qualified being a solicitor and Chartered Tax Adviser (member of Chartered Institute of Taxation).

Recent work advising

• trustees of off shore trusts about resettlement of beneficiaries interests - considering all aspects of UK anti-avoidance tax legislation
• trustees and clients about the impact of new inheritance tax legislation (FA 2006)
• HMRC to establish clients’ residence and domicile positions and the impact this has on their off shore trust and company structures

Random fact

Liz is a keen cyclist both on and off road (regularly takes on London traffic by cycling to work) and is an optimistic supporter of Charlton Athletic FC.

Practice head Liz Palmer is considered ‘very good technically: a pleasure to work with’

Legal 500 Client’s Guide to the Legal Profession 2011

Liz Palmer speaks with authority and [is] extremely personable.

Legal 500 Clients’ Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2009

Liz Palmer is extremely efficient, professional and straightforward.

Legal 500 Clients’ Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2010

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