The Global Legal Post today launches the second edition of the Law Over Borders comparative guide to Private Client law.
Edited by Joshua Rubenstein, a partner and national chair of Katten's private wealth department, the guide features contributions by leading firms from across the world.
It provides an up-to-date jurisdictional comparison of the latest tax and non-tax developments for the private client profession in the areas of planning, administration and litigation.
“Post-pandemic, the private client landscape is changing faster than ever, as governments seek out ever greater revenue streams from our client base, and cash-strapped governments and disappointed beneficiaries find new ways to attack planning structures,” writes Rubenstein in the introduction.
“In addition, the courts in most countries are still struggling with near insurmountable backlogs, creating an unusual incentive to administer estates extra-judicially and to attempt to compromise disputes.”
The easy-to-use digital format allows readers to quickly assess how different jurisdictions tackle common issues by comparing contributing authors’ answers to a series of carefully framed questions.
Some of the frequently asked questions covered by the guide include:
- Can I obtain an advance ruling on my tax situation?
- What are key considerations in estate planning for blended families?
- How can I protect a surviving spouse while avoiding tax erosion?
- What’s the best way to anticipate and structure charitable gifts?
Contributing firms include:
- Tiberghien (Belgium)
- Robinson Sheppard Shapiro (Canada)
- Carey Olsen (Cayman Islands)
- Scordis, Papapetrou & Co (Cyprus)
- Mishcon de Reya (England and Wales)
- UGGC Avocats (France)
- Magdalini Patiti & Partners Law Firm (Greece)
- Ogier (Guernsey)
- Herzog Fox & Neeman (Israel)
- Chiomenti (Italy)
- Tokyo Heritage Law Firm (Japan)
- RBC Wealth Management (Jersey)
- Tohme Law Firm (Lebanon)
- Gasser Partner (Liechtenstein)
- Arcagna (Netherlands)
- RFF Lawyers (Portugal)
- Turcan Connell (Scotland)
- Cuatrecasas (Spain)
- Bär & Karrer AG (Switzerland)
- Katten Muchin Rosenman (United States)
There is a free PDF version of the guide while the print version is available to order and will be officially launched at Luxury Law Summit London, which takes place at the British Museum on 10 June.
There are currently 13 Law Over Borders guides covering topics including artificial intelligence, cryptoassets and fashion law. Forthcoming titles include Insolvency Law, Mediation and Commercial Litigation.
For further information about the guides, email associate publisher [email protected].
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