Author Archives: Alice Heathfield

A commentary on inheritance tax case, Routier v HMRC

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Alice Heathfield

The Supreme Court today handed down judgment in a rare and important Inheritance Tax (IHT) case which has wide-reaching consequences for taxpayers and charities in the UK, Jersey and worldwide. The Court allowed the appeal by trustees of a Jersey …

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Harry and Meghan take on the press – what is the likely outcome?

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Alice Heathfield

In the tempest of indignation, outrage and bluster triggered last week by the seemingly sudden decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to shed royal timidity over litigation, one group was silent: their lawyers. Partners at both London law firms involved …

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From house chains to email chains – Are email signatures binding?

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Alice Heathfield

In a recent case (Neocleous v Rees [2019] EWHC 2462 (Ch)), the Court held that a binding contract for the disposition of land could be formed by a string of emails signed with a solicitor’s email signature. A contract for …

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Purchasing a private jet: The adviser’s perspective

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Alice Heathfield

Private aviation for businesses and family offices holds an obvious appeal. However, the purchase of a private business jet is a significant undertaking in more ways than the financial investment required alone. There are significant legal, commercial and technical ramifications …

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Can I create a trust fund for alternative investment profits?

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Alice Heathfield

I invest in alternative investments, including watches and jewellery, and am becoming quite successful. I would like to channel the profits into a trust for my two young children. Is this the best way to safeguard the money for them? …

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New Partner hire for Collyer Bristow’s Tax and Estate Planning team

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Alice Heathfield

Leading law firm, Collyer Bristow, has appointed James Austen as a Partner in the Tax and Estate Planning team. James has extensive experience acting for high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners. He has particular expertise in advising business …

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Selected artists announced for CB’s graduate art award exhibition: Exceptional

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Alice Heathfield

Collyer Bristow and curator Rosalind Davis are delighted to announce the selected artists for the 2019 Collyer Bristow Graduate Art Award: Exceptional.  Jackie Berridge, Daisy Billowes, Kim Booker, Lena Brazin, Julie Caves, Fergus Cooper, Theo Ellison, Tom Faber, Nathaniel Faulkner, …

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Up And Away – Everything you need to know about owning a private aircraft

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Alice Heathfield

The purchase of a business jet is a huge step for a client. Whilst the client will obviously be very excited about owning their new trophy asset, many will not realise the legal, commercial and technical ramifications involved in the …

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Why might a trust be of benefit?

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Alice Heathfield

There are many reasons and many circumstances where a trust might be of benefit. It is a relationship in which one or more people (the trustees) holds and manages assets for the benefit of one or more other people (the …

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From Russia (to the English Family Court) with Love – the Vladimir Potanin divorce proceedings

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Alice Heathfield

Vladimir and Natalia Potanin were a very wealthy Russian couple. Vladimir founded Norilsk Nickel and is reputed to be the second richest man in Russia. In 2013 he announced to Natalia, apparently out of the blue, that their thirty year …

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