Peter is a Partner and the Head of Private Wealth. He specialises in trusts, tax and estate planning, specifically acting for high net worth individuals, particularly those with cross-jurisdictional affairs, trustees and beneficiaries of UK and overseas trusts, and executors and administrators of estates, including those involving disputes. Peter also regularly advises entrepreneurs, business owners and landowners on their estate planning.

Peter has particular expertise in advising clients with a US element to their affairs.

“He is a very capable, intelligent lawyer with a keen commercial mind that he carries across to his client’s affairs. He is young, dynamic and user-friendly.” Chambers & Partners High Net Worth

“Peter is absolutely fantastic, pragmatic and very approachable. He is unflappable in his approach and a pleasure to work with. He is extremely responsive and knowledgeable.” – Legal 500

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Peter is a Partner and the Head of Private Wealth. He specialises in trusts, tax and estate planning, specifically acting for high net worth individuals, particularly those with cross-jurisdictional affairs, trustees and beneficiaries of UK and overseas trusts, and executors and administrators of estates, including those involving disputes. Peter also regularly advises entrepreneurs, business owners and landowners on their estate planning.

Peter has particular expertise in advising clients with a US element to their affairs.

“He is a very capable, intelligent lawyer with a keen commercial mind that he carries across to his client’s affairs. He is young, dynamic and user-friendly.” Chambers & Partners High Net Worth

“Peter is absolutely fantastic, pragmatic and very approachable. He is unflappable in his approach and a pleasure to work with. He is extremely responsive and knowledgeable.” – Legal 500

Work highlights

  • Advising trustees of a number of non-UK resident trusts on correcting historical non-UK tax compliance.
  • Acting in the administration of a high value estate involving an Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act claim against the executors, and various other disputes.
  • Establishing a charitable foundation for an ultra high net worth client.
  • Coordinating estate planning for an individual with international affairs, including the preparation of Wills in four different jurisdictions.

Qualification date: 2008

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“Peter Daniel continues to stand out; a calm demeanour combined with a sharp mind making him an excellent advocate for his clients and trustworthy and knowledgeable source of advice’.”

Legal 500
2024