Recognised as a Recommended Tax Lawyer in the latest Spear’s Tax & Trust Indices, George advises internationally mobile individuals and families on their exposure to UK taxation and the development and implementation of cross-border estate plans.
As a Partner in the Private Client team, George draws on his early career experience as a corporate tax lawyer to provide practical advice on complex legal and tax matters. He has particular expertise in helping individuals and families structure their ownership interests in businesses and develop succession plans that reflect both personal and commercial objectives.
His familiarity with US tax rules and succession planning structures enables him to advise individuals, families and trustees with US connections on the interaction between the UK and US tax regimes. This often includes helping clients address cross-border planning issues and mitigate the risk of unintended tax consequences.
George’s clients include entrepreneurs, multinational business owners, executives, family offices and family trusts.
Since 2023, George has led Forsters’ Green Impact Group, helping to raise environmental awareness and engagement across the firm. Initiatives have included organising the annual River Lea clean-up, collaborating with the Working Parents and Carers Network on a spring art competition for children connected to the firm, and partnering with the HR team to support gardening activities at the firm’s former charity partner, the Marylebone Project, as part of its wellbeing programme.
