Private Clients
Introduction
The Private Clients Practice Group is dedicated to providing bespoke guidance and solutions for individuals with interests spanning multiple countries. With a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in cross-border legal matters, this group stands ready to navigate the intricacies of international law to safeguard and optimize the interests of our global clientele with a deep knowledge of local laws in each of their own jurisdictions.
Whether you’re a high-net-worth individual, a family with diverse international investments, or an expatriate navigating legal matters abroad, our Private Clients International Practice Group offers tailored expertise to address your unique needs and aspirations. From estate planning and asset protection to tax optimization and immigration matters, we specialize in crafting holistic strategies that seamlessly integrate legal frameworks from different jurisdictions.
At the Law Firm Network, we recognize that the modern world is interconnected, and our Private Clients Practice Group is dedicated to ensuring that clients’ legal affairs are managed with precision and foresight across borders.
Goals
Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration: Fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge exchange among members, despite being in different jurisdictions. This includes regular virtual meetings, sharing best practices, and discussing case studies to leverage the collective expertise of the group.
Cross-Jurisdictional Understanding: Enhancing members’ understanding of real estate and family laws and regulations across different jurisdictions. Developing resources and conducting training sessions to ensure that all members are well-versed in the nuances of various legal frameworks, enabling them to provide comprehensive guidance to clients with cross-border interests.
Client-Centric Solutions: Striving to deliver client-centric solutions that are tailored to the specific legal landscapes of different jurisdictions. Developing a deep understanding of each client’s unique needs and objectives, and collaborating across borders to provide holistic legal advice that accounts for regulatory differences and maximizes value for clients.
Business Development and Networking: Actively engaging in business development activities and networking opportunities to expand the group’s reach. This includes attending industry events, participating in professional associations, and leveraging digital platforms to showcase the group’s expertise.
Chair
Nick Burrows - Blandy & Blandy (UK)
Nick Burrows is the firm’s chairman, a partner in the firm’s Corporate & Commercial department and head of its Charities & Education team. He advises clients from our Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Wokingham offices, as well as remotely.
Nick is highly experienced in advising charities, schools and third sector organisations on areas including formation, incorporation or conversion, constitutional matters and governance. He also advises on joint ventures, collaborations, consortia and mergers, together with contractual negotiations with funders and other parties, public procurement and fundraising.
Further, Nick advises clients, including businesses, in relation to contracts, including for example franchising and distribution agreements, e-commerce and IT contracts and outsourcing arrangements; data protection and intellectual property matters, such as trade marks and copyright. He also has a wealth of expertise in acting for partnerships and professional practices, advising on partnership law and on conversion to or the incorporation of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs).
Nick has been recommended in both Chambers UK and The Legal 500. and is recognised as a ‘leading individual’ in the latter. He is a member of the Charity Law Association, a trustee of several local charities and participates in a range of sector focused events.
