"Cameron explained everything clearly and was very helpful. He stands out for his professionalism and extremely personable."
Client feedback


Qualification date: 2020
Specialising in:
About
Cameron is an Associate in our Trusts, tax and estate planning team. He joined Collyer Bristow in June 2022. Cameron advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and trust companies across a range of issues, both domestically and internationally. Cameron’s work includes succession and estate planning (including the drafting of Wills and other testamentary documents) and providing personal tax advice.
He has experience advising in relation to capacity, including lasting powers of attorney and applications to the Court of Protection. Cameron has experience handling complex probate matters including post-death tax planning.
Cameron is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Cameron studied English Literature and Music at Durham University and graduated in 2015.
Recognition
"Cameron explained everything clearly and was very helpful. He stands out for his professionalism and extremely personable."
Client feedback
We advised an HNW family regarding implementing a suitable and tax-efficient estate plan, including establishing a trust and other comprehensive advice in order to reduce the potential inheritance tax liability. With family members located in various countries around the world, it was essential to liaise with local advisers in other jurisdictions so as to ensure the estate remained effective and globally tax-efficient and, vitally, meet their estate planning objectives.
We advised the executors and trustees of an estate where, albeit the individual had died leaving a Will, the deceased did not receive tax advice and therefore the estate was initially tax-inefficient. There was a strong potential of litigation bearing in mind the wishes left by the testator. By carefully negotiating with beneficiaries of the estate, we were able to extract more value from the estate than if the Will had been adhered to and therefore all the residuary beneficiaries receiving a larger share of the estate than they would have otherwise.
In light of the incoming changes of the rules regarding domicile and residency, we advised family members regarding the restructuring of the familial assets so as to mitigate primarily inheritance tax. Subsequently, due to our ongoing instructions, we have reduced the global income and capital gains tax liabilities profoundly.
Spotlight
video

In this video Cameron Crees from Collyer Bristow's Private Wealth team explains what a Power of Attorney is, the different types available in the UK, and why planning ahead is crucial.
Insights, News & Events
View all insights & newsView all eventsView all videos & podcasts
News
Read more
Shorter Reads
Read more
News
Read more
Shorter Reads
Read more
Shorter Reads
Read more
Longer Reads
Read more
Longer Reads
Read more
News
Read more
News
Read more
Shorter Reads
Read more
News
Read more
Shorter Reads
Read more
Publications

From 6 April 2025, UK tax for foreign residents is based solely on tax residence, not domicile. The simplified system affects income, capital gains, and inheritance tax, offering some residents up to four years to shelter non-UK income and gains.

At Collyer Bristow, we help individuals, families, and trustees plan strategically to maximise the impact of their charitable giving while preserving and protecting wealth. Charitable donations, whether made during your lifetime or through your Will, can provide significant opportunities to reduce tax liabilities and create a lasting legacy.
Our latest guide, The Benefits of Lifetime Giving, explores the full range of options available and illustrates how to integrate charitable donations into a broader estate planning strategy.

Fundamentally, digital assets are the possessions you access on a digital device. These assets are normally stored online and accessed via a personal online account run by a third-party provider. How should you manage these assets?

It is increasingly important for individuals to understand how crypto assets are taxed, both in life and on death, and ensure the consideration of crypto assets in succession planning.

What are NFTs? How are NFTs taxed during an individual’s lifetime and subsequently on death? How can we ensure access for attorneys and personal representatives whilst guaranteeing security for these high-value assets?

The choice of attorney and informing them of your wishes is particularly vital when considering digital assets. The pertinency of this is increased with more valuable assets such as cryptocurrency.

This document outlines how the UK may have a different tax treatment of US living trusts
and how the UK concept of domicile may give rise to UK tax in unexpected ways.

An overview of our Private Wealth services for individuals and families based in the UK and overseas.

We have prepared a handbook to answer the most pressing and common lifetime giving questions and issues including; giving property to the next generation, gifts to vulnerable individuals, how best to fulfil an individual’s philanthropic ambitions, foreign gifts and the tax benefits associated with gifts of art.

Turkish Language | An overview of our Private Wealth services for individuals and families based in the UK and overseas.
Cameron's colleagues
Qualification 2020
Cameron is an Associate in our Trusts, tax and estate planning team. He joined Collyer Bristow in June 2022. Cameron advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and trust companies across a range of issues, both domestically and internationally. Cameron’s work includes succession and estate planning (including the drafting of Wills and other testamentary documents) and providing personal tax advice.
He has experience advising in relation to capacity, including lasting powers of attorney and applications to the Court of Protection. Cameron has experience handling complex probate matters including post-death tax planning.
Cameron is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Cameron studied English Literature and Music at Durham University and graduated in 2015.
"Cameron explained everything clearly and was very helpful. He stands out for his professionalism and extremely personable."
Client feedback
We advised an HNW family regarding implementing a suitable and tax-efficient estate plan, including establishing a trust and other comprehensive advice in order to reduce the potential inheritance tax liability. With family members located in various countries around the world, it was essential to liaise with local advisers in other jurisdictions so as to ensure the estate remained effective and globally tax-efficient and, vitally, meet their estate planning objectives.
We advised the executors and trustees of an estate where, albeit the individual had died leaving a Will, the deceased did not receive tax advice and therefore the estate was initially tax-inefficient. There was a strong potential of litigation bearing in mind the wishes left by the testator. By carefully negotiating with beneficiaries of the estate, we were able to extract more value from the estate than if the Will had been adhered to and therefore all the residuary beneficiaries receiving a larger share of the estate than they would have otherwise.
In light of the incoming changes of the rules regarding domicile and residency, we advised family members regarding the restructuring of the familial assets so as to mitigate primarily inheritance tax. Subsequently, due to our ongoing instructions, we have reduced the global income and capital gains tax liabilities profoundly.
Spotlight

In this video Cameron Crees from Collyer Bristow's Private Wealth team explains what a Power of Attorney is, the different types available in the UK, and why planning ahead is crucial.
Insights, News & Events
News
Read more
Shorter Reads
Read more
News
Read more
Shorter Reads
Read more
Shorter Reads
Read more
Longer Reads
Read more
Longer Reads
Read more
News
Read more
News
Read more
Shorter Reads
Read more
News
Read more
Shorter Reads
Read more
You are contacting Cameron Crees, Associate.
Subscribe
Please add your details and your areas of interest below
Article contributor
Associate
Specialising in Digital, International trusts, tax & estate planning, Private wealth, UK trusts, tax & estate planning and Wills & succession planning
Please note that Collyer Bristow provides this service during office hours for general information and enquiries only and that no legal or other professional advice will be provided over the WhatsApp platform. Please also note that if you choose to use this platform your personal data is likely to be processed outside the UK and EEA, including in the US. Appropriate legal or other professional opinion should be taken before taking or omitting to take any action in respect of any specific problem. Collyer Bristow LLP accepts no liability for any loss or damage which may arise from reliance on information provided. All information will be deleted immediately upon completion of a conversation.
Close