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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.
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"Charlie Fowler was just AMAZING. Kind, reliable, effective, professional. I could not imagine better help."
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“Visas and immigration rules are challenging but [Charlie's] expert knowledge and guidance makes it much more manageable”
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"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"
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"Charlie Fowler is very attentive to my questions and very patient. Also very professional."
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"Charlie Fowler [and his colleagues] were all very attentive, provide great service and are a pleasure to deal with."
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"Charlie is client-friendly, practical, responsive and diligent with a ‘can do’ approach. He is a team player who really cares about his clients."
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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 · US-UK Tax Talk
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These slides summarise key insights from The Future of Work: A New Era – Employment and Immigration Seminar. They highlight the most significant upcoming changes in UK employment and immigration law, including the Employment Rights Bill, hybrid working practices, AI in the workplace, and Skilled Worker visa reforms. Designed for employers and HR professionals, the slides provide practical guidance on preparing for these developments, helping organisations stay compliant and strategically ready for the evolving workplace landscape.

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.

An overview of our Employment and Immigration services.

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.

Considering an education in the UK? This guide covers all the different visa options available to students.

Considering a move to the UK? This guide covers all the different visa options available to individuals and businesses for a worry-free relocation.

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.

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.
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Qualification 2014
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.
"Charlie Fowler is hands down a master and a gentleman."
Client feedback
"Charlie Fowler was just AMAZING. Kind, reliable, effective, professional. I could not imagine better help."
Client feedback
“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
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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 · US-UK Tax Talk
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