Lee Webster
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Lee Webster

Partner

Areas of expertise

Private client tax services; landed estates and equine; capital gains tax (CGT) planning; inheritance tax (IHT) planning.

Experience

Lee joined Smith & Williamson as a graduate in 2003. He initially specialised in professional partnerships before moving to the private client sector, where he deals with a wide range of technical areas.

These areas include succession planning on family estates, high-net-worth individuals, family businesses, bloodstock clients and general taxation advice.

Notable achievements

  • Guidance on succession planning in respect of family partnerships.
  • Advising clients on exit planning, business tax matters and gifting assets to the next generation.
  • Assisting with the creation and termination of family trusts.
  • Advice on the structuring of businesses.

Professional qualifications/memberships

  • Chartered Tax Adviser, winner of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) gold medal.
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