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Chris is a private client adviser to individuals, families and trustees. He helps clients transfer wealth between generations, protect it from third parties, plan for death or incapacity, and manage complex cross-border tax and legal issues.

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.

TESTIMONIALS

What people say

Chris Moorcroft is able to deal with complex family issues and find a way through the difficulties with a focus on the heart of the matter.”

Chambers HNW

Chris Moorcroft is an extraordinary international tax attorney working very closely with HNWI and their families. He is just as good as it gets and raising the bar over and over.”

The Legal 500

Chris Moorcroft is very collaborative and helpful, and in a proactive way. I have found him very good on ESG principles for trustees.”

The Legal 500

Chris Moorcroft. Superstar. Excellent bedside manner with clients. Business orientated. He’s been my go-to UK private client lawyer (non-contentious) for a while now. A problem solver. He excels at explaining extremely difficult UK tax issues such that they are extremely digestible for client

The Legal 500

Chris Moorcroft is the type of private client lawyer we need more of – one who thinks of the new order of things and is driven by responsible stewardship. He is a champion in my eyes.”

Chambers HNW