Our Team

I have spent the past 30 years of my career advising HNW and UHNW families on the best way to preserve their wealth and the transition through the generations. I spent the first four years working as a private client stockbroker and after requalifying as a lawyer I have spent the rest of my career in commercial and leading private client firms.

I have built a strong team and we all share the vision that wealthy families need a broader service than is often provided by the traditional law firm model. We aim to fulfil the role of trusted advisor to the families that we work with, providing guidance on all their legal and wealth management needs and sourcing the best team to achieve success.

The families I work with come from varied backgrounds: large landed estates, business entrepreneurs, and sophisticated investors such as hedge fund managers and private equity principals. Whilst the backgrounds of these clients differ, their objectives are often similar – they are seeking ways to maintain and manage family wealth through multiple generations.

New clients principally contact me for advice on the most tax efficient way to structure their assets, but our approach is more holistic than pure structuring. We set out a family strategy and work with clients to implement this.

Many of my clients are not originally from the UK and have assets and interests all over the world. We are very well connected and we work with other professionals both in the UK and abroad to meet your needs. Whatever the client requirement may be, our selection is always truly independent.

I have been consistently recognised by Citywealth as one of the Top 20 Women in Private Wealth Management, one of the Top 20 Lawyers, a Power Woman and a Leading Lawyer and was winner of the Entrepreneurial Individual of the Year 2016 and runner-up in 2019.

I have also been named in both ePrivateclient’s 50 Most Influential and Legal Week’s Global Elite, for the past five years, am recommended in the Legal 500 and am ranked as a leading individual in the Chambers HNW Guide for Private Wealth Law.

What the directories say:

Sources say: “She is excellent,” and that “she is good at strategic thinking.” Chambers HNW 2020

“Very strong and capable of handling delicate matters for demanding UHNW clients.” Legal 500 20

“Louise has an incisive intellect, a formidable capacity to analyse, gets straight to the point and can envisage one or several solutions to any problem,” comments one interviewee, praising her further, saying: “She has a real lawyer’s mind coupled with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law.” Chambers HNW 2019

I have worked on a variety of private client matters over the past 25 years. I work primarily with UK based individuals and families to protect their wealth from a number of threats.

I often advise on the most efficient way to structure assets to reduce the burden of taxation and, in particular, to take advantage of capital taxation reliefs for owners of farms, landed estates and businesses.

Ideally, this type of planning is best done during lifetime but I head the probate team at New Quadrant Partners and often have to advise on the best way to administer and reorganise an estate efficiently. This work also includes dealing with assets located in jurisdictions outside the UK.

In addition to the impact of taxation, I also advise on the best way to involve children and grandchildren in family businesses and assist with succession arrangements to these businesses whether by inheritance or a business sale.

I hold a Diploma in Financial Planning so that I can work with other advisors to make the best use of financial products, although the advice will always need to be given by a fully regulated professional.

I am a member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and Solicitors for the Elderly, and increasingly find myself advising on issues relating to mental capacity.

I have worked in the private client field, including trust management, trust and personal tax compliance, for over 25 years. I act for a variety of clients, specialising in onshore relationships for family trusts and personal injury trusts. I have acted for some families for in excess of 25 years and in some cases I am now dealing with the third generation of the family.

As Trust Director, I oversee the trust management team at New Quadrant Partners, managing a large number of trusts, including all accounting, tax reporting and the day-to-day administration duties.

During the many years I have looked after private clients, I have developed an extensive knowledge of how to support and nurture private individuals especially those who have set up personal injury trusts after the award of a compensation payment. This includes cash profiling, assistance with managing monthly budgets, liaising with investment professionals, monitoring investment performance and completing trust and personal tax returns.

I also provide support to families who set up trusts to plan for the future to maintain the value of the family assets within a trust structure (particularly estates and businesses), so that future generations can be supported through education, helped with the purchase of property, and for the good of the family as a whole.

My primary aim is to build solid long-term relationships with my clients and help them and their families by providing them with an efficient, supportive and professional service.

I concentrate on tax and structuring advice for international individuals and families. My clients include very wealthy multi-national families, entrepreneurs and highly sophisticated investors from investment banking and hedge fund backgrounds. Many of my clients are non-UK domiciled and are not resident in the UK. I advise on their UK tax status both on departure and coming to the UK as well as on the structuring of their worldwide assets efficiently and to provide a workable method of holding their wealth for future generations. I also act for offshore trustees and private banks providing tax and trust advice on structures managed and administered by them.

I originally worked as a secondary school teacher in inner London for six years before requalifying as a solicitor over 20 years ago. Initially, I practised in corporate finance in the City before moving into private client work. I spent over nine years in the tax and private capital department of Lawrence Graham, being promoted to partner in 2003. I was also a partner in the private client department of Boodle Hatfield (2008 – 2011).

I am a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), passing the ATII in 1997. I have been listed as a Leading Lawyer, a Power Women, and in the Honours Lists in the Citywealth Leaders Lists.

I act for high net worth UK resident and domiciled clients, often with cross-border elements, providing solutions for their succession planning and wealth preservation, which includes assets in multiple jurisdictions.  Where family assets are concerned, I also support the next generation. My practical solutions have resulted in numerous long-term relationships with clients, many of which are multigenerational.

I also advise individuals who have unfortunately suffered a catastrophic injury by advising on and setting up personal injury trusts.  As a director of the firm’s trust corporation, I work closely with the administration team and with investment managers to support the client.

I am also involved in Court of Protection (COP) work, to include appointing a deputy, acting as a professional deputy and making general COP applications such as for statutory wills/codicils and gifts.

I prepare witness statements and act as an expert for high value personal injury and clinical negligence claims.

Given their rise in popularity, I increasingly provide guidance on the devolution of digital property rights and interests.

I am a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and a full accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE).

I have been named in eprivateclient’s “Top 35 under 35” in 2011 and 2012 and received a distinction in STEP’s Advanced Certificate in Cross-Border Estates.

I advise some of the firm’s largest family clients regarding their wealth structuring, succession planning and trusts. My focus is primarily on UK resident and/or domiciled individuals, trustees and beneficiaries, with a particular interest in cross-border taxation and succession issues affecting UK expats in France and Malta.

I also have experience providing tax and trust advice in the context of matrimonial disputes and pre-nuptial agreements.

In addition to the firm’s own Foundation, I have established and registered a number of charitable trusts and companies for clients.

I am a member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).

I was awarded the Citywealth Silver award for “Lawyer of the Year – Partner” in the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2019 and I was selected as a Citywealth Future Leader Top 100 for 2019.

I have been recommended in the Legal 500 2019 editorial with the comment: “very strong and capable of handling delicate matters for demanding UHNW clients”.

I was also named as one of eprivateclient’s Top 35 Under 35 in 2014.

I have extensive experience in all aspects of Private Client work, notably advising both UK and international clients, including succession planning, personal tax planning and all aspects of onshore and offshore trusts and asset-holding structures. I act for UK and non-UK domiciled individuals, executors and other fiduciaries. Australasia, the US, the EU and East Asia are just some of the regions where I have had recent engagements.  My advice frequently includes matters such as residence, domicile and the “remittance basis” of taxation and how these affect the taxation of assets owned directly or indirectly by my clients, in particular ahead of their arrival in the UK, or departure from it.

My aim is to help my clients organise their affairs in an appropriate and tax-efficient way, which is suitable for them in their particular circumstances, and ensure that they understand the implications of any arrangements that they put in place.  I will often liaise with foreign advisers in order to implement a coherent plan which will achieve my clients’ goals both in the UK and elsewhere.  This frequently involves drawing up English wills and other documents and arranging for similar documents to be drawn up in other jurisdictions.

I am a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP), having received the STEP President’s Prize for Excellence in 2008 and subsequently a Distinction in STEP’s Advanced Certificate in ‘UK Tax for International Clients’. I have a degree in Classics and Arabic from Queens’ College, Cambridge University.

I am ranked in Chambers HNW for Private Wealth Law, recognised by Legal 500 for Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate and feature in the Citywealth Leaders List for Lawyers, Non-contentious Trusts, Tax, Estate Planning.  I am recommended in the category of “Tax & Trust Advisers” in The Spear’s 500 2021 Directory.  I have also been recognised in LMG Euromoney’s ‘Expert Guides’.

Recent comments about me from clients in these directories include:

“He has the ability to explain complex areas to clients in a way that they will understand.” The adviser continues: “He has the ability to focus on the critical decisions that the clients need to make, and can help them make those decisions.” Chambers HNW 2020

“Paul is highly knowledgeable, efficient, meticulous and thorough.” Chambers HNW 2019

“Able to explain very technical issues in layman’s terms and then suggest solutions to issues. He is very precise, very technical and very charming”. Legal 500 2018

“I’m always impressed by his technical expertise – he’s clearly knowledgeable in his field and the area in which he specialises is one of the more complex areas of private client law. His real skill is being able to explain that in a way that is accessible and easy to understand but at the same time not being patronising,” says a wealth manager, adding: “He has quite a strong empathy with both clients and other advisers, that’s something that sets him apart. His knowledge and technical abilities are exceptional.” Chambers HNW 2018

“Impressive and competent” and “he really knows his stuff and he cares about his clients”. Legal 500 2017

“In addition to his technical prowess, Paul is adept at explaining legal topics in a manner that can be readily understood, by both clients and other practitioners.”  Citywealth Leaders List 2018                                                                                           

I have over 25 years’ experience of working the family offices and advising wealthy families and individuals on the wider issues of wealth structuring, family office establishment and management, family governance and philanthropy.

A founding partner and now a consultant to New Quadrant Partners, I use my distinct experience to support the wider team in holistically looking at, and responding to, our clients’ needs.

I am a trustee of the New Quadrant Foundation and I also work with a number of other charitable organisations both via my role at New Quadrant Partners and on a personal basis.

Since qualifying in 1974 I have worked almost exclusively in the field of private client work, with an emphasis on all aspects of trusts, tax planning, Wills and estate management. I have acted for a number of families including several generations, over the years, and have been closely involved in succession planning, wealth and family issues. I believe it is important as a family lawyer to understand the challenges involving succession and individuals, as these are as vital as tax considerations and administrative structures. I also believe in working closely with a family’s other professionals, and visiting clients as often as necessary. I hope to continue to practice for many years to come.

“I specialise in estate planning for High Net Worth (HNW) individuals and the management and administration of trusts and estates. The work I undertake includes tax planning advice for both individuals and trustees, preparing Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trust Deeds and dealing with routine trust administration including the preparation of annual accounts, completion of Inheritance Tax forms, liaising with trustees and executors, completion of tax returns, dealing with donations and distributions, and completing annual returns.

I also deal with non-contentious Court of Protection matters for both professional and lay deputies. I have dealt with a wide variety of Court of Protection matters involving multi-jurisdictional property and affairs. I am highly conscious that the nature of Court of Protection work is sensitive and I understand the need to balance the wishes of the protected party against decisions that are made in the protected party’s best interests.

I deal with the administration of deputyship matters, working with protected individuals who suffer from incapacity as a result of birth or catastrophic accident injuries. I also prepare annual deputyship reports, personal tax returns and associated applications to the Court of Protection, including statutory Wills, codicil or gift applications, as well as liaising with local authorities, care agencies and medical professionals.

I also have experience of dealing with Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) and non-resident Capital Gains Tax returns.

I studied Law at university and I completed the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School, passing with Distinction”

I focus on advising UK and international clients on a wide range of private client matters, including global estate planning (with a focus on US and UK families), Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. I have successfully registered several private grant-making charities with the Charities Commission, and established a number of private trust corporations.

I trained at New Quadrant Partners and qualified in October 2016. As part of the training process, I undertook a secondment to a family firm based in London and the South West.

Prior to joining New Quadrant Partners, I worked in compliance at a boutique investment bank, specialising in corporate finance and M&A in cleantech and biotech.

I studied Ancient History at King’s College, London and completed the GDL and LPC at BPP Law School in London.

I advise individuals on the UK aspects of their international wealth and succession plans. My areas of practice include advising on domicile and residence status, the application of double tax treaties, pre-UK arrival planning measures, cross-border compliant Wills and the legal/tax implications of the use of trusts (both UK and non-UK trusts) and other entities (such as companies, limited partnerships, etc.) for holding personal wealth.

I have experience advising entrepreneurs, private equity principals, C-suite executives and internationally mobile families, with a focus on clients based in or with assets in the US, India, South Africa, Singapore and Dubai.

Prior to joining New Quadrant Partners, I was based in Mumbai with an international tax and legal advisory firm and was a member of the Steering Committee to set up STEP India.

I am a qualified advocate, India (non-practising), a graduate of NALSAR University of Law, India and hold a Masters in Law degree from Harvard University.

I focus broadly on UK tax planning, and I have experience in succession and wealth planning for landed estates and individuals. Alongside the more traditional Wills and trusts advisory work, I am helping to develop our practice in alternative corporate structures for families and individuals.

I do some contentious work, having been seconded to the litigation department of Bird & Bird as part of my training contract. My contentious work involves hearings at the Tribunal for disputes with HMRC and in the Chancery Division for applications under the Variation of Trusts Act 1958. I also work with charities on their set up and the provision of ongoing legal and tax advice.

I read history at the University of Leeds and completed the GDL and LPC at BPP Law School, before joining New Quadrant Partners to train in 2010. I am a member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).

I joined New Quadrant in September 2020.

I support the trust team with the administration of a number of trusts, ranging from family trusts to personal injury trusts as well as assisting with the general administration of Court of Protection matters.

After moving to England in 2011 from Charleston S.C. USA, I joined a well-known cinema chain where I worked in various roles. Most recently as a Film Hire Administrator, I assisted in the daily running of the Film Hire department, which included a large degree of contact with major film distributors.

After recently completing my A levels I joined NQP in August 2019.

I assist in particular, with the general administration of Court of Protection matters.
I am also involved with the day to day administration required for the various trusts run by the trust team, ranging from personal injury to family trusts.

I joined New Quadrant Partners in June 2018 as a Trust Administrator

I support the trust team in the day-to-day administration of a number of trusts, ranging from large family trusts to personal injury trusts as well as assisting with the production of annual accounts for both trusts and various charities. In particular I assist with the January and July tax returns and support of Deputyship accounts

In 2016 I graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science.  This is my first career employment although I have done a number of casual jobs to fund my year travelling around South East Asia and New Zealand.

I joined New Quadrant Partners in September 2018 bringing with me over 20 years’ trust management experience primarily with leading private banks, which include Coutts and RBS, but also accounting firms. I have specialised in working with trust corporations and individual clients on their trusts and probate work.

As a senior trust manager, I work with clients on the management of their trusts, ensuring that annual tax returns and accounts are completed and dealing with any administration requirements. I advise on inheritance tax reporting for UK trusts, and also advise on inheritance tax treatment of offshore trusts following recent legislation changes which have brought many offshore trusts into the UK inheritance tax regime, and deal with the preparation of any inheritance tax returns. In addition to trust work, I look after a number of personal tax clients, and also deal with probate and the administration of estates.

I have a BSc in Physics from the University of Bristol.   I am a member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).

I joined New Quadrant Partners in June 2017 having previously spent two years administering trusts at an established and well-known bank.

I support the trust team in the day-to-day administration of a number of trusts, ranging from large family trusts to personal injury trusts as well as assisting with the production of annual accounts for both trusts and various charities.

I additionally provide support completing self-assessment tax returns for both trusts and personal tax clients as well as assisting the solicitors and more experienced members of the trust team with Inheritance Tax and Corporation Tax reporting.

I graduated from the University of Lincoln with a Law degree in 2015 and have since obtained an Advanced Certificate in Estate Administration from STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).

I am an Affiliate Member of STEP and aim to complete further qualifications with them in the near future and obtain full membership. I will also pursue various other tax and accounting qualifications.

I specialise in advising clients on all aspects of trust and estate tax compliance, accounting and administration. Over the years, this has extended to Inheritance Tax planning and reporting, offshore trusts and structures, and personal tax compliance. With the introduction of non-resident Capital Gains Tax, Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) and ATED-related Capital Gains Tax, I have provided assistance to clients with their ongoing compliance as well as fulfilling their reporting obligations on the disposal of properties or de-enveloping of structures.

I joined the firm in October 2013, having spent eight years at Coutts & Co in their trusts and estates department before moving to the private client team at Crowe Clark Whitehill as a Trust Manager, where I spent a further five years.

I am a full member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and an affiliate member of ACIE (The Association of Charity Independent Examiners).

I have worked in the private client field, including trust management, trust and personal tax compliance, for over 25 years. I act for a variety of clients, specialising in onshore relationships for family trusts and personal injury trusts. I have acted for some families for in excess of 25 years and in some cases I am now dealing with the third generation of the family.

As a Partner and Trust Director, non-solicitor, I oversee the trust management team at New Quadrant Partners, managing a large number of trusts, including all accounting, tax reporting and the day-to-day administration duties.

During the many years I have looked after private clients, I have developed an extensive knowledge of how to support and nurture private individuals especially those who have set up personal injury trusts after the award of a compensation payment. This includes cash profiling, assistance with managing monthly budgets, liaising with investment professionals, monitoring investment performance and completing trust and personal tax returns.

I also provide support to families who set up trusts to plan for the future to maintain the value of the family assets within a trust structure (particularly estates and businesses), so that future generations can be supported through education, helped with the purchase of property, and for the good of the family as a whole.

My primary aim is to build solid long-term relationships with my clients and help them and their families by providing them with an efficient, supportive and professional service.

I joined New Quadrant Partners in 2010. Having worked previously in larger law firms, I have gained a vast amount of experience within my profession.

I report directly to the Finance Director to ensure the smooth running of the accounts department.

I enjoy my role and being part of a wider team.

I started New Quadrant in November 2019 as a Secretary. I support the team in all areas of the office administration, including arranging client meetings, setting up new clients to document management.

I am the Office Support Manager and I am responsible for day to day management of the office, supervising a team of support staff and liaising with clients and general office suppliers.

I joined New Quadrant International Ltd (the Malta branch of NQP) as Louise Stoten’s PA and Malta Office Manager in February of 2018.

I am responsible for the smooth running of the Malta office along with supporting Louise in her role as Founding Partner of NQP. The role is varied and busy incorporating marketing activities, regulatory requirements, liaising with clients and managing Louise’s diary. I come from a background of public sector administration and currently also run my own business in Malta.

I hold a Bachelor of Sciences degree along with several qualifications in health and wellbeing.

I joined New Quadrant Partners on its formation in 2010 and I assist in the day to day running of the office.

In my past roles, I have worked in various fields from media and fashion to property management.