International
Our clients are facing the challenges of the global market and this requires us to be able to serve their cross border needs. Rather than opening our own offices around the world, we consider that the most effective way to serve our clients’ international needs is by investing time and energy in getting to know firms that have a track record of great client service in their home jurisdictions – to compete globally, our clients need to have an edge locally.
Being able to call on a network of independent law firms allows our clients a flexible alternative to the global law firm model and just as the foundation for good service for our clients is built on strong relationships, so it is among the lawyers in our networks who know one another both professionally and socially.
iGLOBAL
In addition to mainstream UK employment law we have established iGlobal Law, a specialist subsidiary advising global companies on international labour and compliance law issues.
iGlobal provides a single contact point service covering over 70 jurisdictions worldwide.
Its experience and knowledge of the world’s labour and compliance laws means it is able to answer legal questions quickly and cost effectively, bringing in and managing leading local expertise where required.
IMMIGRATION
Hong Kong – UK BN(O) Immigration Route Update
Matthew Braithwaite and Julia Jackson along with Alfred IP of Hugill & IP provide an update on the BN(O) passport immigration route from Hong Kong to the UK. They discuss tax and domicile status implications, applications for full UK citizenship, latest developments on the recognition of BN(O) travel documents and their impact on pension funds and insurance policies. They also highlight practical solutions that individuals who wish to migrate to the UK can take to insure proper estate planning.
If you haven’t had a chance to watch their video please click here.
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TELFA
Thirty years ago, Wedlake Bell was a founder member of the Trans European Law Firm Alliance (TELFA) which has independent member firms in twenty five countries throughout Europe and since 2007.
TELFA has had a close working relationship with USLAW NETWORK Inc, a network of more than 70 independent firms in the US, Canada, South and Central America.
In May 2018, Wedlake Bell hosted the bi-annual TELFA Conference in London.
Click here to read the press release.
USA - USLAW
In today’s global marketplace, legal needs often transcend geographic boundaries. Clients with complex needs turn to USLAW NETWORK (USLAW) member firms to represent them in the courtroom and the boardroom, next door and across the United States and around the world.
USLAW is an international organization composed of more than 70 independent, full practice firms across the U.S., Canada, South and Central America.
INDIA GROUP
Wedlake Bell’s India Group was founded in 2007. Since then, the group has expanded and developed strong links between the UK and the Indian business community. The group comprises around 15 lawyers from across the firm, mostly corporate, real estate, employment, commercial litigation, intellectual property and private client.
We travel to the region frequently to advance opportunities and meet clients. The firm has forged close relationships with leading and expert accountancy, legal and other professional advisers in India and several of our lawyers are fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu.
We are a member of the UK Indian Business Council and we have been recognised by the India Business Law Journal as one of the top law firms active in India from 2015 – 2017. We are also recognised by the Legal 500 as one of the leading foreign firms in India.
In June 2017 we hosted the London edition of the “Leading the Family Business” series along with Family and Business (FAB) who advise family businesses of Indian origin.
卫理贝尔律师事务所-中文页面
卫理贝尔总部位于伦敦，是著名的100强律师事务所。我们致力于为眼光敏锐的客户提供量身定制的法律咨询服务。卫理贝尔积累了230多年的法律专业经验，业务面宽，客户来源广，既有一代代忠诚的英国客户，也不乏国际企业和私人客户。.
在我们的事务所，历史与现代交融，经验与敬业并重，既秉持法理又与时俱进，我们的律师充满生机与活力，以积极灵活的姿态为客户提供高质量的法律咨询服务，厚积薄发，备受推崇。.
我们为英国客户、跨国企业以及私人客户提供全方位的法律服务。.
我们的服务包括：
- 私人客户
- 移民和就业
- 诉讼
- 商业房地产
- 住宅房地产
- 金融/企业财务
我们的私人客户业务
我们众多领域为私人客户提供高质量的法律和税务咨询。我们的服务同时面向英国客户、境外客户以及定居英国的海外客户，为在英国或境外有资产的个人特别是有意来英国投资移民的专业代理提供咨询，我们也与面向中国大陆的留学、置业和移民中介机构建立了可靠的合作。
我们的服务领域包括：
- 移民服务 （投资者签证、配偶签证、学生签证等）
- 住宅房地产（购买作为投资房或居住房的房产及购买架构和方式）
- 英国和国际财富的结构规划及管理（代书遗嘱、授权书）
- 英国税收和税务规划（所得税、资本增值税、遗产税以及离岸公司和机构的税务）
- 信托和基金及其在避税安排方面的应用
- 为来英国或离开英国的客户提供税务和财富规划（到港前/离境）
- 英国税务中永久居留地和定居地的考虑
- 家族理财室（创建和管理）
- 处理有争议的遗产、遗嘱和信托
- 慈善（包括慈善基金会及其在税务规划中的应用）
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Based in London, we are a Top 100 law firm offering discerning clients bespoke legal advice. We provide a full range of legal services to UK and international corporate and private clients. We are a vibrant and energetic practice and are able to offer high quality legal advice from well-respected lawyers who share a belief in a dynamic, practical approach.
We provide a full range of legal services to UK and international corporate and private clients.
Our services include:
- Private Client
- Immigration & Employment
- Litigation
- Commercial Property
- Residential Property
- Finance/Corporate Finance
We provide a broad range of high quality legal and tax advice to private clients. We advise clients who are both UK and non-UK resident or domiciled and also professional advisers who represent private individuals with interests in the UK and abroad and particularly those looking to relocate to the UK or invest in the UK.
We often advise clients on the following areas:
- Immigration services (Investor visas, spousal visas, student visas etc.)
- Residential Property (buying as an investment or a home and how to structure the purchase)
- UK and international estate planning and administration (drafting Wills, powers of attorney);
- UK taxation and tax planning (Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax and also the taxation of offshore companies and structures);
- Trusts and foundations and their use in tax planning;
- Tax and estate planning for clients coming to and leaving the UK (what do to pre-arrival/departure);
- UK tax residence and domicile;
- Family offices (creation and administration);
- Disputed inheritances, wills and trusts; and
- Charities (including charitable foundations and their use in tax planning).
If you would like more information please contact:
Rong YU
T:+44 7817900889 (Mandarin)
legal@wedlakebell.com
SOUTH AFRICA
Wedlake Bell works closely with a number of South African law firms to offer advice on South African family law which includes divorce, children matters, abductions and ante nuptial contracts.
Charmaine Hast, as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa, is also able to secure the very best advice on South African Law. She practiced there specialising in Family Law.
If you would like more information please contact:
Charmaine Hast
T:+44 (0)20 7406 1642
chast@wedlakebell.com