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WBD's private wealth team retains top ranking in Chambers High Net Worth guide
International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson's (WBD) private wealth team has again been highlighted for its expertise with a top tier ranking in the 2024 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (HNW).
Published annually, Chambers HNW is a guide to the leading lawyers and law firms of choice for individuals and families, focusing on the international private wealth market and related specialisms in key jurisdictions around the world.
WBD quoted in The Telegraph on the employment and tax issues connected with UK individuals seeking to set up permanent residence in the US
Moving to the US will usually open the individual up to exposure under the US estate and gift tax system, so it’s important that the individual coordinates their US and UK estate plan”.
That's according to Womble Bond Dickinson's James Radcliffe, who offered his advice, along with Womble Bond Dickinson (US)'s Phyllis Guillory, if you're a UK national seeking to set up permanent residence in the US.
Quizzers stumped for a cause as WBD runs night in support of charity partner Alive Activities
More than 130 people were puzzling for glory and a good cause as international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) hosted a trivia night at Gloucestershire Cricket Club with funds raised for a Bristol-based charity.
Organised by the firm's Private Wealth team, the quiz night raised funds for WBD's Bristol office charity partner Alive Activities, an organisation which is dedicated to improving quality of life for older people and their carers.
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt digs for victory
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt yesterday delivered his Spring Budget to a lively House of Commons. With the polls predicting a Labour victory in the next election, Hunt mined every inch of available fiscal headroom in order to fund broad tax cuts for workers in a last ditch effort to win over voters.