Suzy Hawkey
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Suzy Hawkey

Director

Areas of expertise

Suzy has over 15 years’ experience advising individuals on all aspects of private client tax, succession and estate planning. Her client base focusses on high-net-worth UK based individuals, families and trustees, working with them to address the unique challenges faced throughout the generations.

Experience

Before joining S&W in 2023 Suzy worked in the Big 4 for a decade advising high-net worth individuals and families, including entrepreneurs, executives and some notable landed estates and families. Suzy started her career at a local Cambridge firm where she spent 6 years and worked closely with a broad range of clients.

Notable client work & achievements

  • Succession planning for a family group on the sale of a historic family business, including planning with family trusts for multiple generations.
  • Trusted adviser to a well-known landed estate, working with the family and wider team to implement their strategies and establish long-term tax efficient structures fit for the future

Professional qualifications & memberships

  • Fellow of the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT)
  • Chartered Tax Advisor (Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation)
  • Trust and Estate Practitioner (Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)
Family succession discussions

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Surviving inheritance: Tax and governance for family businesses after BPR reforms

Inheritance tax changes are an opportunity for many family business owners to finally address succession and secure their legacy.

Hmrc Wealth Tax 2025

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Could a UK wealth tax be on the horizon as we approach the Autumn Budget 2025?

With speculation mounting in the press over the potential introduction of a wealth tax in the upcoming Autumn Budget, we consider what a wealth tax is, how it could be introduced in the UK and the legion of challenges it would raise.

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