With over fifteen years experience in financial services, Nick joined Downing in 2015 as a Business Development Manager. Prior to that, he worked for Canada Life with a focus on offshore and IHT products in the London area. Nick is DipPFS qualified and he previously worked in third way investments and as an adviser at Barclays.
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Laura Cullinane
Boodle Hatfield
Estate Planning – Legal & Governance Checklist
Laura is a Senior Associate in Boodle Hatfield's Private Wealth team. She advises on a broad range of private client, tax and trust law matters.
Laura has a particular interest in advising entrepreneurs and family businesses on family governance, succession planning and helping to ensure a successful transition to the next generation. Laura also advises on personal estate planning, advising on Wills and trusts and lifetime giving.
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Robert Barwise-Carr
Forvis-Mazars
Succession Planning for Private Offices, Families and Businesses.
Rob is a Chartered Accountant (ACA) specialising in Private Office and Private Client tax. He leads UK Private Office services at Forvis Mazars and has advised high‑net‑worth families, their businesses and family offices since 2011. Rob previously worked within a multi‑family office, giving him first‑hand insight into the practical realities of succession, governance and risk management. He advises prominent UK and international family offices, working closely with clients and advisers to deliver joined‑up, long‑term solutions that protect, preserve and grow family wealth across generations and philanthropic objectives.
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Corporates
Company backgrounds and useful links.
Downing
Nick Priest
TBC
Downing is a responsible investment manager founded in London in 1986. We manage £2.5 billion across private market strategies including renewable energy, infrastructure, and residential and operational real estate. In public markets, our specialist fund managers offer a distinctive suite of investment mandates. We are also a leader in IHT solutions: Downing’s award‑winning estate planning services total £1.2 billion in AUM and provide access to Business Relief‑qualifying investments designed to offer inheritance tax relief after only two years.
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Boodle Hatfield
Laura Cullinane
Estate Planning – Legal & Governance Checklist
Boodle Hatfield is a successful London law firm that has partnered with UK and international individuals, families, property owners and businesses since 1722. As a firm, we focus strongly on teamwork, collaborating seamlessly across our five core departments: Private Client & Tax, Corporate, Family, Real Estate and Litigation. Whether it’s advice on private wealth, business or property matters, our trusted legal advisors provide the right guidance to enable our clients to succeed today and in the future.
Keynote
Forvis-Mazars
Robert Barwise-Carr
Succession Planning for Private Offices, Families and Businesses.
Forvis Mazars is a top 10 accounting firm and ranks top 8 globally, with a national UK presence across 14 offices and more than 3,300 professionals, including 170 partners. We are committed to providing a different perspective and an unrivalled client experience that feels right, personal and natural. As a two‑firm global network, we act quickly to deliver consistent and agile audit, tax and advisory services. We build a deep understanding of what matters to our clients, offering insight, specialist expertise and tailored solutions. With over 40,000 professionals worldwide, we support individuals and organisations locally and internationally.
