Expertise
Antoaneta advises on international tax and evaluation of tax risk, cross-border succession, structuring for wealth preservation and family governance. She acts for (ultra) high-net worth individuals and their families (both UK and non-UK domiciled), entrepreneurs, family offices and trustees, typically with complex and multi-jurisdictional legal needs. Her practice is truly international, with clients coming from backgrounds as diverse as Europe, the US, Middle East, South Africa and Israel.
She advises on onshore and offshore trust structuring, Family Investment Companies and the institutionalisation of family offices. A significant area of expertise for her is the preservation and nurturing of family wealth, through consultative assessments of the pressure lines and the creation of Family Constitutions. Antoaneta is the co-author of the UK best-selling book Generational Wealth: Why 90% of Families Fail to Establish a Lasting Legacy.
Antoaneta is a skilled technician, focusing on tax advisory and tax regularisation work. She is frequently asked to carry out risk reviews of existing structures from a combined tax and asset protection perspective and assist with remedial work in relation to legacy issues. Antoaneta is also ideally placed to support trustees in developing checklists and protocols for managing institutional risk in connection with UK-related structures.
Clients value Antoaneta’s sophisticated understanding of their needs and aspirations, and the ability to maintain both empathy and professionalism throughout.
"Antoaneta Proctor assists wealthy individuals and families with cross-border tax and succession plans and family governance matters. "I'm hugely impressed with Antoaneta's knowledge, service delivery and support," says an interviewee. "Antoaneta is a partner who is comprehensive in the identification and resolution of all technical points," according to another commentator."
— Chambers, High Net Worth 2022
"Antoaneta Proctor, very dedicated approach and deep knowledge"
— Legal 500, 2022
"One individual who stands out is Antoaneta Proctor. Antoaneta is very talented at envisaging all aspects of a particular issue and anticipating clients’ questions. Antoaneta shares her thinking with clients and prospects equally, which is very engaging for the clients. In her interaction with clients, virtually or over the phone, Antoaneta is both effective and reassuring, and adapts herself to the audience. Antoaneta is extremely pragmatic and intent on finding the most efficient course of action."
— Legal 500, 2022
"Antoaneta Proctor is a very good addition. She is very active in the Eastern European market and has excellent people skills."
— Legal 500, 2021
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