Burges Salmon expanded its UK-wide Tax and Private Wealth team with the appointment of Stewart Jordan as a director. He joined the firm from TLT, bringing extensive expertise in international taxation to support its globally mobile client base.

With experience in private client tax departments at two of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy firms in London, Stewart had built a strong reputation advising UK and international trust and fiduciary service providers, private individuals, and families on complex legal and tax matters. His specialism in international taxation also enabled him to assist clients with HMRC enquiries, including resolving historic tax issues through voluntary disclosures.

Competing at the top of the legal market, Burges Salmon is the law firm of choice for specialist advice in the private wealth sector and is known for its work on some of the most complex and highest value trust restructuring, tax and succession planning in the UK and overseas.

Stewart comments: “Burges Salmon’s proven track record of complex cross-jurisdictional work is a perfect fit for me. The firm’s impressive international and UK client portfolio speaks volumes about its capabilities and reach, and I am excited by the opportunities to work with a team that sets the benchmark for excellence in private wealth.”

John Barnett, partner at Burges Salmon, adds: “Stewart’s impressive experience in international work will add additional support to a wide range of our clients – particularly for non-UK trustees. Following tax changes announced at the Autumn Budget, we’ve seen a rapid and steady increase from clients seeking advice and support. By growing and investing into our team, we ensure our clients continue to receive the best advice and value their experience working with us.”

With an award winning and one of the largest dedicated Private Client teams in the UK, Burges Salmon works with trustees and family offices, entrepreneurs, landowners, high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, private banks, insurers and other financial institutions, to help them structure their affairs, preserve their wealth and pass it on to their successors, whilst also providing specialist advice on tax, family law and divorce.