Christopher Walker

Partner, Private Client

Specialisms & expertise

•Tax planning
•Wills
•Trusts
•The administration of estates
•Powers of Attorney

Client stories & examples of work

• Advising UK resident and non-domiciled clients on a range of personal matters, including all aspects of inheritance tax and capital gains tax, including arrangements to minimise potential tax liabilities
• Estate planning, including the preparation of wills and advice relating to lifetime gifts
• Advising on the creation, administration and termination of trusts, including tax implications
• Post-death tax planning, particularly involving Deeds of Variation
• Business protection planning for entrepreneurs

Achievements & other appointments

Christopher is a member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Planning, the Charity Law Association.

The top ranked Private Client team is ranked highly South East England by The Legal 500 an independent guide to UK law firms. The team has also been named by Private Client Practitioner magazine in its list of the 'Top 25 Law Firms'.

Profile

Christopher joins us from a prominent private client firm on the South Coast and has experience gained from both London and South East firms.

Tax expert Christopher Walker is 'very approachable and always provides clear, unambiguous advice'.

The Legal 500 2019

Chris Walker always provides a service second to none.

Client

I have been advised by Chris many times in the past and have always been completely satisfied with his experience, knowledge and commitment.

Client

Quick efficient knowledgeable. No fuss.

Client

Because I have known and respected Chris Walker for many years, and consider him to be quite excellent in his field. His advice is crisp and to the point, and he is easy to deal with. All in all, he is a "very nice chap" and always a pleasure to talk to.

Client

The advice I received was excellent, well delivered, and I have 100% confidence in Chris and his opinion.

Clients

Helpful and efficient and creative.

Client

Very relevant advice, with great clarity of thought.

Client

Highly efficient and extremely pleasant to deal with.

Client

Christopher is ranked in The Legal 500 as ‘goes the extra mile’ for clients. Christopher is also top ranked by Chambers UK and is described by sources as "superb" and "fantastic" and is highlighted for his "excellent technical ability.