Matthew Howson is a member of our London office, specialising in BVI and Cayman trust law, general private client and estate planning matters. His clients include individuals and families, trust companies and family offices, as well as institutional clients such as banks.
His current practice includes creating, administering and advising on often complex trust structures. He also drafts wills covering BVI assets, and administers BVI estates. His work invariably has an international and multi-jurisdictional dimension.
Matthew is a full member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) and sits on the Trust & Succession
...Matthew Howson is a member of our London office, specialising in BVI and Cayman trust law, general private client and estate planning matters. His clients include individuals and families, trust companies and family offices, as well as institutional clients such as banks.
His current practice includes creating, administering and advising on often complex trust structures. He also drafts wills covering BVI assets, and administers BVI estates. His work invariably has an international and multi-jurisdictional dimension.
Matthew is a full member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) and sits on the Trust & Succession Law Review Committee of its BVI branch, whose proposals have led to most of the private wealth law reforms of recent years. He regularly speaks to small and large audiences worldwide about succession planning, and also assists in developing new BVI legislation. He has contributed to publications such as the STEP Journal, Trusts & Estates Law & Tax Journal, Private Client Adviser, and LexisNexis Seminars.
Prior to joining us in 2016, Matthew worked at leading London private client firm Penningtons Manches LLP.
