Rachel Mainwaring-Taylor is a highly experienced private client solicitor, having specialised for over 20 years in succession planning for both UK-based and international clients. She has particular expertise in cross-border issues, assisting clients with complex interests across multiple jurisdictions. Rachel’s work focuses on areas such as residence and domicile status, UK tax exposure, business and heritage asset planning, and resolving conflicts in inheritance laws between different countries.
Rachel provides tailored advice to trustees, settlors, and beneficiaries on the creation, administration, taxation, and governance of wealth structures. Her deep understanding of global wealth management and her client-centred approach make her a trusted adviser in developing sustainable succession plans that align with each client’s unique circumstances.
A member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the International Bar Association, Rachel also serves as a fee-paid judge in the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Her clients appreciate her empathy, clarity, and dedication, valuing the lasting relationships she builds by delivering practical and personalised solutions to their estate planning challenges. Rachel is also Fluent in French and German.
In her spare time, Rachel enjoys going to the theatre, skiing, travelling, and spending time with her family.
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We have a diverse and much coveted client base who expect exceptional service from like-minded trusted advisers. We look for commercial individuals who are highly experienced and skilled in their area of specialism, who have received recognition for their services and who are used to working with integrity for UHNW clients in a collaborative and practical manner.
Our Values:
Integrity
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Diversity & Inclusion
If you are an experienced trusted adviser for UHNW clients, you share our Values and you are passionate about delivering exceptional client experience and working with like-minded trusted advisers and clients, we would like to hear from you.
In return, instead of a dotted line to people you refer work to, you can look forward to playing a part in an environment where those relationships are equitable, transparent and commercial.In addition, you can enjoy plenty of opportunities to cross-fertilise your networks and help your clients by having direct access to other top class trusted advisers in your industry.
