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Many of our clients are families who own and run businesses. They can be extremely successful but passing on the wealth that is created by one generation to the next involves careful planning and foresight. The way in which the shares or other ownership rights in a business are transmitted from generation to generation is crucial to the continuing success of the business.

A younger generation can be introduced gradually into the ownership structure in a way which does not damage the financial interests of the older generation but ensures continuity. At Edwin Coe we guide the families that we act for in a way designed to ensure a gradual handover of the business from one generation to another.

We recognise that sometimes these plans are left too late with the result that there can be conflict within a family. We have considerable expertise in assisting families to resolve these differences in a way which avoids litigation and thereby maximises the wealth available for the families concerned.

Contact our Private Client Team
telephone: 020 7691 4000
or email: enquiries@edwincoe.com

The team undertakes difficult and sensitive work for the full range of private clients with quiet competence and dedicat...

Legal 500 UK 2023

The team undertakes difficult and sensitive work for the full range of private clients with quiet competence and dedication. They are especially good at the client-care side of the job. More than once I have seen clients with real difficulties – both technical legal difficulties and emotional/family ones – rely heavily on the firm’s compassionate approach. They couple this with a pragmatic understanding of tax risks and a good working relationship with counsel of all levels of call to whom they are not afraid to turn for complex or finely-balanced matters.

Legal 500 UK 2023

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They're articulate, they give good advice, they're very caring, very efficient and they certainly know their job.
Chambers High Net Worth 2018
They're articulate, they give good advice, they're very caring, very efficient and they certainly know their job.

Chambers High Net Worth 2018

David Goepel is very charming, incredibly friendly and approachable. He is never fazed, and is very welcoming, but at th...
Chambers UK 2017
David Goepel is very charming, incredibly friendly and approachable. He is never fazed, and is very welcoming, but at the same time projects confidence.

Chambers UK 2017

David Goepel is highly intelligent, kind, friendly and a pleasure to work with.
Chambers Directory 2014
David Goepel is highly intelligent, kind, friendly and a pleasure to work with.

Chambers Directory 2014

Nick Giles is sympathetic to the client’s needs
Legal 500 2013 (Private Client)
Nick Giles is sympathetic to the client’s needs

Legal 500 2013 (Private Client)

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Family Business

Many of our clients are families who own and run businesses. They can be extremely successful but passing on the wealth that is created by one generation to the next involves careful planning and foresight. The way in which the shares or other ownership rights in a business are transmitted from generation to generation is crucial to the continuing success of the business. A younger generation can be introduced gradually into the ownership structure in a way which does not damage the financial interests of the older generation but ensures continuity. At Edwin Coe we guide the families that we act for in a way designed to ensure a gradual handover of the business from one generation to another. We recognise that sometimes these plans are left too late with the result that there can be conflict within a family. We have considerable expertise in assisting families to resolve these differences in a way which avoids litigation and thereby maximises the wealth available for the families concerned.

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