Philip is a Private Client Director at HIGHVERN. Philip has over 3 decades of experience as a Trustee in both Jersey and the UK, working exclusively in the Trust industry. Philip works as an advisor to high and ultra high net worth clients, predominantly in the Middle East but also resident in Monaco and the UK . Philip’s expertise covers the UK taxation of offshore structures, particularly where the structures hold UK residential or commercial real estate. Philip holds a Warwick Business School postgraduate award at masters level in leading operations and process management and is a fully qualified member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP).

Piers is Head of International Private Client at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP.  

Piers acts for high net worth individuals from across the world, but especially from the Middle East, where he acts for many ruling family members and billionaires – many of whose families have US links. His work for these families includes advising on the establishment of global assets holding structures, family governance projects and global real estate investments.

Piers is a Visiting Professor at the University of Law, a Council Member of the International Academy of Estate and Trust Law, and an International Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. He lectures regularly in the UK and internationally on matters of private client interest.

Piers has been featured in eprivateclient’s 50 Most Influential listing, the definitive listing of leading private wealth lawyers, in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Piers is admitted to practise in England and Wales.

Mariam is a Partner and the Managing Director of the Golden Gavel, with 20+ years of experience in tax and finance. As a certified UAE VAT Tax Agent, she specializes in both indirect and direct tax, tax reporting, and risk mitigation. Mariam's expertise includes tax compliance, assessment, and planning for transactions between free zones and the mainland in the UAE. She can guide the audience towards smart and compliant tax solutions that meet their specific needs and goals.

THE GOLDEN GAVEL provides comprehensive tax and accounting services to meet clients’ financial goals while ensuring regulatory compliance. Services include tax advisory, compliance, planning, customs, accounting, and more.