Private Wealth and Succession Planning

Amanda Nelson
April 2026

Lawrence Stephens is pleased to announce the appointment of Partner Amanda Nelson, who joins the firm to further strengthen its Private Wealth and Succession Planning offering.

Amanda brings with her a wealth of experience in private client law. She advises UK and international individuals, families and family businesses on tax, trusts and succession planning, and has particular expertise in inheritance and capital gains tax,  family governance, philanthropy and charity law.

She has extensive experience advising trustees, beneficiaries, charities and family offices, as well as supporting colleagues on contentious private wealth matters. Her work frequently has an international dimension and her expertise spans both onshore and offshore trust and succession matters.

Commenting on her appointment, Amanda said:

“I’m delighted to be joining Lawrence Stephens during  such an exciting period of growth for the firm. Lawrence Stephens has a strong reputation for assisting individuals in planning their financial futures, as well as those experiencing wealth creating events. I look forward to working with colleagues across the firm to support clients with their private wealth and succession planning needs.”

Gareth Hughes, Head of Lawrence Stephen’s Private Wealth and Succession Planning team added: “We’re very pleased to welcome Amanda to the team. Her extensive expertise and reputation for discreet, yet effective advice will be welcomed by our clients and our wider private wealth ecosystem.” 

You can read more about the Private Wealth and Succession Planning team here.