This list celebrates the leading figures in the UK and global private wealth sector, highlighting those who are shaping the profession and delivering exceptional service to clients.
Those included were chosen by judges based on their achievements, innovation and contributions to the profession over the past year. The list also incorporates nominations submitted by eprivateclient readers.
Chris is a partner who advises individuals, families and trustees on preserving and transferring wealth, planning for death and incapacity, and managing complex cross-border tax and legal issues. Last year, Chris was part of a team that successfully effected new and innovative trust legislation in Bermuda. These landmark reforms modernised Bermuda’s law regarding responsible investment approaches, placing it at the forefront of global trust law evolution.
The full 2026 eprivateclient Most Influential list can be found here.
He has significant experience acting for trustees in international disputes and also conducts the administration of estates which are the subject of dispute. He advises on will planning and probate, particularly those which involve multiple jurisdictions, and acts as executor and administrator of estates.
He advises both international and domestic clients, with a particular focus on US-connected clients and those from LATAM and Africa. He has an interest in the ‘next gen’ of wealth owners and speaks extensively on the topic of transitioning wealth to millennials and Gen Z. He is globally recognised as a leading expert on trustees engaging in ESG, sustainable and values-aligned investing.
Chris has acted as an expert witness on English tax and legal questions in both UK and international disputes.