Sophie Voelcker

Office Location

United Kingdom

Professional Biography

I advise some of the firm’s largest family clients regarding their wealth structuring, succession planning and trusts. My focus is primarily on UK resident and/or domiciled individuals, trustees and beneficiaries, with a particular interest in cross-border taxation and succession issues affecting UK expats in France and Malta. I also have experience providing tax and trust advice in the context of matrimonial disputes and pre-nuptial agreements. In addition to the firm’s own Foundation, I have established and registered a number of charitable trusts and companies for clients. I am a member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). I was awarded the Gold award for “Lawyer of the Year – Partner” in the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2021. I have been recommended in the Legal 500 with the comment: “very strong and capable of handling delicate matters for demanding UHNW clients”.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

Spring at Somerset House

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Persevere

What was your first job?

Babysitter/barmaid/caterer - take your pick!

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

It's a toss-up between The Great Gatsby and A Tale of Two Cities

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

We will continue to focus on our multi family office service and our strong trust business which is at the core of our fiduciary business.

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