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Edward Bennett

Edward is a Partner in the International Private Client team. With his 30 years' experience advising local and international clients on all aspects of trusts, foundations and related corporate structures, including having held numerous trustee and board positions, Edward has an extraordinary knowledge on the establishment, restructuring and ongoing administration of structures holding a variety of assets located around the world. He is in particular demand helping and supporting beneficiaries navigate the complexities of wealth transfer and as a leading figure in the 'Next Generation' movement Edward is frequently called upon to commentate on the topic. Edward has become a trusted advisor to internationally wealthy families who value his discretion and thorough understanding of the complexities of next generation wealth planning. Edward is also a Jersey Notary Public. · Bedell Cristin

JerseyInternational Private Client, Trusts & Foundations

About

Edward Bennett is a Partner in the International Private Client team at Bedell Cristin with 30 years' experience advising local and international clients on trusts, foundations and related corporate structures. He advises wealthy families on wealth transfer and next-generation planning, has held numerous trustee and board positions, and is a Jersey Notary Public.

Practice areas

International Private ClientTrusts & FoundationsWills & ProbatePrivate WealthFamily Business Advisory

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Expertise

Trust and foundation establishment, restructuring and administrationTrustee and board rolesNext-generation wealth planningWealth transfer for high-net-worth familiesFamily business advisoryCross-border/private client structures

Education

  • The Leys School, Cambridge
  • City of Birmingham Polytechnic (LLB Hons, 1988)
  • College of Law, Guildford (1989)

Admissions

  • Solicitor, England & Wales (admitted 1992; non-practising)
  • Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey (admitted 1996)
  • Jersey Notary Public (appointed 2005)
  • STEP (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners) Member
  • STEP Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advisory