Eva Moynihan

Eva works on a broad range of onshore and offshore matters advising individuals, families, trustees and family offices in relation to a wide range of private client matters from trust and estate planning to UK tax and restructuring of onshore and offshore structures.

Eva has particular experience and works closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, executors, trustees and family offices on:

• International estate planning: structuring estate plans for individuals and families with an international connection and collaborating with foreign advisers to draft Wills and testamentary documents which are effective across multiple jurisdictions.
• International trusts: advising on the use of offshore and onshore trusts for asset protection and estate planning and reviewing and adapting trust documents for compatibility with legislation changes and family circumstances.
• Inheritance tax planning: guiding clients through the implications of domicile and residency on inheritance tax exposure and how their estates may benefit from treaty reliefs.
• Tax planning pre and post-divorce: navigating clients through the implications of asset ownership during and on divorce, including CGT planning and tax analysis required on the separation of assets between spouses and families.
• UK tax for international clients holding UK assets: advising both UK and non-UK resident clients on the UK legal and tax implications of owning assets in the UK including real estate, and on the appropriate structuring options available for holding such assets effectively.
• Philanthropy: acting for a wide range of charities and non-profit organisations, as well as establishing new charities from inception.

Eva is experienced in acting as a trusted adviser to families, providing bespoke advice which is tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Eva is a full STEP Member having completed the STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates and an Additional Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients.