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Charlie Fowler
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Charlie Fowler
Charlie is a Partner in our Trusts, tax and estate planning team, specialising in advising resident non-domiciliaries, UK and international trustees and domestic clients on matters spanning pre-immigration planning, residency and domicile rules, international tax planning and UK wills and estate planning.
Charlie also advises on a full range of immigration matters. On the personal immigration side, he specialises in advising private clients and their families throughout their immigration journey, from initial visa applications through to applications for indefinite leave to remain and naturalisation. He also advises entrepreneurs about setting up businesses in the UK under the Innovator or Start-Up immigration routes, and advises younger clients on Student visas and the Graduate visa. With businesses, Charlie advises corporate clients on recruiting and retaining top talent from the global market. This includes advising on applications for sponsor licences (both Skilled Worker licences and/or licences under the Global Business Mobility routes), advising proposed employees on subsequent work visa applications (including Skilled Workers, Senior or Specialist Workers, and Expansion Workers), as well as advising generally on ongoing compliance with the Immigration Rules affecting UK employers.
Recognition
"It didn’t matter what difficulties I encountered, as soon as I brought the matter to Charlie's attention, he was quick to respond (even when on holiday), with a knowledgeable, sensible and practical approach. This transformed stressful situations into calm, manageable ones with the added bonus that we always achieved the desired outcome"
Client feedback
"Charlie Fowler is very attentive to my questions and very patient. Also very professional."
Client feedback
"Charlie Fowler [and his colleagues] were all very attentive, provide great service and are a pleasure to deal with."
Client feedback
"Charlie is client-friendly, practical, responsive and diligent with a ‘can do’ approach. He is a team player who really cares about his clients."
Legal 500
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UK USA: Crossing the Pond
Aidan Grant is joined by Charlie Fowler to discuss tax and immigration issues relevant to US citizens looking to come to the UK
Jun 3 · UK USA
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Election 2024: Domicile, Inheritance Tax, and change promised by the new Labour governmentElection 2024: Domicile, Inheritance Tax, and change promised by the new Labour government
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Election 2024: Initial comments on potential tax changesElection 2024: Initial comments on potential tax changes
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Piggy Banks to Portfolios: can children hold shares in a company?Piggy Banks to Portfolios: can children hold shares in a company?
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Stay or go? UK opposition’s tax hit on non-doms likely to encourage exodusStay or go? UK opposition’s tax hit on non-doms likely to encourage exodus
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Quick glance: publications
- Employment and Immigration Expertise
- CB Destination UK: essential pre-arrival planning
- Coming to the UK visa categories – Student Visa guide
- Coming to the UK visa categories – Complete guide
- Planning with crypto assets
- Two countries separated by a common language:US/UK estate planning with trusts - US/UK estate planning with trusts
- Private Wealth services
- Healthcare and care worker visa
- Hong Kong (British nationals overseas visa) UK immigration guide
- Coming to the UK visa categories – Individual guide
Publications
Employment and Immigration Expertise
An overview of our Employment and Immigration services.
CB Destination UK: essential pre-arrival planning
Collyer Bristow is highly experienced in acting for HNW/UHNW individuals looking to relocate or return to the UK. This document outlines the key tax, estate planning and immigration areas which may be relevant to you, your clients or your employees when moving to the UK.
Coming to the UK visa categories – Student Visa guide
Considering an education in the UK? This guide covers all the different visa options available to students.
Coming to the UK visa categories – Complete guide
Considering a move to the UK? This guide covers all the different visa options available to individuals and businesses for a worry-free relocation.
Planning with crypto 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.
Two countries separated by a common language:US/UK estate planning with trusts - US/UK estate planning with trusts
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.
Private Wealth services
An overview of our Private Wealth services for individuals and families based in the UK and overseas.
Healthcare and care worker visa
For applicants who will work for the NHS / NHS suppliers, this guide provides a step-by-step process on how to obtain the Tier 2 Health and Care Worker Visa.
Hong Kong (British nationals overseas visa) UK immigration guide
Curious about the new Hong Kong BN(O) Visa and how this can apply to you? Find out more in our Hong Kong BN(O) Visa UK immigration guide.
Coming to the UK visa categories – Individual guide
Considering a move to the UK? This guide covers all the different visa options available to individuals for a worry-free relocation.
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Charlie Fowler
Partner
Qualification 2014
Specialising in...
About
Charlie is a Partner in our Trusts, tax and estate planning team, specialising in advising resident non-domiciliaries, UK and international trustees and domestic clients on matters spanning pre-immigration planning, residency and domicile rules, international tax planning and UK wills and estate planning.
Charlie also advises on a full range of immigration matters. On the personal immigration side, he specialises in advising private clients and their families throughout their immigration journey, from initial visa applications through to applications for indefinite leave to remain and naturalisation. He also advises entrepreneurs about setting up businesses in the UK under the Innovator or Start-Up immigration routes, and advises younger clients on Student visas and the Graduate visa. With businesses, Charlie advises corporate clients on recruiting and retaining top talent from the global market. This includes advising on applications for sponsor licences (both Skilled Worker licences and/or licences under the Global Business Mobility routes), advising proposed employees on subsequent work visa applications (including Skilled Workers, Senior or Specialist Workers, and Expansion Workers), as well as advising generally on ongoing compliance with the Immigration Rules affecting UK employers.
Recognition
“Visas and immigration rules are challenging but [Charlie's] expert knowledge and guidance makes it much more manageable”
Client feedback
"It didn’t matter what difficulties I encountered, as soon as I brought the matter to Charlie's attention, he was quick to respond (even when on holiday), with a knowledgeable, sensible and practical approach. This transformed stressful situations into calm, manageable ones with the added bonus that we always achieved the desired outcome"
Client feedback
"Charlie Fowler is very attentive to my questions and very patient. Also very professional."
Client feedback
"Charlie Fowler [and his colleagues] were all very attentive, provide great service and are a pleasure to deal with."
Client feedback
"Charlie is client-friendly, practical, responsive and diligent with a ‘can do’ approach. He is a team player who really cares about his clients."
Legal 500
Spotlight
UK USA: Crossing the Pond
Aidan Grant is joined by Charlie Fowler to discuss tax and immigration issues relevant to US citizens looking to come to the UK
Jun 3 · UK USA
Insights, News & Events
Shorter Reads
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) SchemeElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme
Read more
Shorter Reads
UKVI eVisa SchemeUKVI eVisa Scheme
Read more
News
Autumn Budget 2024Autumn Budget 2024
Read more
Shorter Reads
Is the Government set to U-Turn on its Non-Dom Tax Policy?Is the Government set to U-Turn on its Non-Dom Tax Policy?
Read more
News
Collyer Bristow promotes Aidan Grant to PartnerCollyer Bristow promotes Aidan Grant to Partner
Read more
Longer Reads
DESTINATION UK: Relocation advice for HNW individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs and familiesDESTINATION UK: Relocation advice for HNW individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs and families
Read more
Longer Reads
Election 2024: Domicile, Inheritance Tax, and change promised by the new Labour governmentElection 2024: Domicile, Inheritance Tax, and change promised by the new Labour government
Read more
Shorter Reads
Election 2024: Initial comments on potential tax changesElection 2024: Initial comments on potential tax changes
Read more
Longer Reads
Piggy Banks to Portfolios: can children hold shares in a company?Piggy Banks to Portfolios: can children hold shares in a company?
Read more
Shorter Reads
Stay or go? UK opposition’s tax hit on non-doms likely to encourage exodusStay or go? UK opposition’s tax hit on non-doms likely to encourage exodus
Read more
Shorter Reads
CB team comments on the Chancellor’s 2024 Spring BudgetCB team comments on the Chancellor’s 2024 Spring Budget
Read more
Shorter Reads
Why should families take heed of the Alain Delon inheritance dispute?Why should families take heed of the Alain Delon inheritance dispute?
Read more
Publications
- Employment and Immigration Expertise
- CB Destination UK: essential pre-arrival planning
- Coming to the UK visa categories – Student Visa guide
- Coming to the UK visa categories – Complete guide
- Planning with crypto assets
- Two countries separated by a common language:US/UK estate planning with trusts - US/UK estate planning with trusts
- Private Wealth services
- Healthcare and care worker visa
- Hong Kong (British nationals overseas visa) UK immigration guide
- Coming to the UK visa categories – Individual guide
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