Kingsley Napley announces new private client partner

Law firm Kingsley Napley has welcomed Laura Harper as a partner in its private client team from McDermott Will & Emery.

Laura advises both UK resident and non-domiciled individuals, families and trustees on a wide variety of UK tax, trust law and international estate planning issues, including the planning to be undertaken when moving to or from the UK. She is also expert in charity law and advises family offices and UHNW individuals on how to structure their philanthropic projects in the most tax efficient manner, as well as charitable entities on their responsibilities as the beneficiary of philanthropic gifts.

Commenting on the hire, James Ward, Kingsley Napley’s Head of Private Client, said: “I am delighted to welcome Laura to the firm and our expanding Private Client team. Her areas of expertise will be invaluable to our clients and helps broaden our offering in the areas of tax advice and philanthropic giving in particular.”