Charles Russell's breakfast seminars are designed to increase the knowledge of private clients, trustees and those advising them.

The seminars will take place at our Guildford office. Please click here to register to attend one or more of the series.

1. Buying and Selling Property Abroad
Thursday 25th September 2008

Buying and selling a second home abroad is still very popular but clients need to be aware of the (often complex) issues involved. Charles Russell's Julian Watson and Virginie Delplace specialise in French, Spanish and Portuguese property law and Caroline Williams in French tax issues for the UK client.
Speakers
Virginie Delplace, Clerc de Notaire (France)
Julian Watson, Consultant
Caroline Williams, Solicitor

2. Finance Act 2008: Where does it leave non-domiciliaries?
Wednesday 15 October 2008

The new rules affecting non-domiciliaries, now contained in the Finance Act 2008, have been substantially amended during their passage through Parliament over the summer. With the legislation now enacted, it is time to take stock in this seminar.
Speakers
Henry Fea, Partner
Nicola Weil, Solicitor

3. Trustees and Divorce
Wednesday 26 November 2008

The Mills versus McCartney case captivated and entertained the lay audience! But such cases also illustrate a number of important issues for professional advisers to consider with their clients.
Speakers
Suzanne Marriott, Partner
Margaret Tyson, Partner

4. Trusts vs Alternative ownership structures: The world after Finance Act 2006
Wednesday 10 December 2008

Establishing new trust structures after 22 March 2006 can come at a heavy inheritance tax cost. In this seminar we will look at ways in which trusts can still be useful as well as at the developing field of alternative structures designed to replicate trusts.
Speakers
Stephen Pallister, Partner
Piers Master, Solicitor

5. Finance Act 2008: where does that leave UK clients?
Wednesday 14th January 2009

The new rules affecting inheritance tax and the transferable nil rate band between spouses will be explored in the context of existing Wills and new Wills. We will also cover the steps and consequences of dismantling nil rate band discretionary trusts post death.
Speakers
Suzanne Marriott, Partner
Sally Ashford, Solicitor
Louise Harrhy, Solicitor

6. Focus on India: The International Indian Client
Tuesday 3 February 2009

There are 6.2 millions NRIs- people who were born in India and now live abroad- with $500bn (€ 314.4 bn) of liquid assets. Studies have shown that Indians have a strong connection with their homeland and will often invest 15%-25% of their wealth there. Asia-Pacific and European wealth managers profile Indians as being sophisticated clients who want a say in how their portfolio is run. (Datamonitor, March 2008).
Speakers
Andrew Cameron, Partner
Suzanne Ashman, Solicitor