Matthew Braithwaite

Partner at Wedlake Bell

Speaker

Matthew Braithwaite, a Partner in our Private Client team and Head of the Offshore (International Private Client) Group, is experienced in advising both UK and international clients in connection with working with families to devise succession planning strategies which often includes the establishment of trusts and other wealth holding structures. Matt has been at the forefront of discussions around the transition of wealth to the rising generation, and the issues which that involves for individuals, families, family offices and family businesses. Matt has spoken on numerous panels and written various articles in this area and is known as one of the go-to advisors in the field.

Matt is heavily involved in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, both as a committee member and former chair of the its Business Families Global Special Interest Group Steering Committee, and as a member of its Responsible Stewardship of Wealth Thought Leadership Group, roles which require him to interface with other family wealth advisors globally with a view to furthering knowledge and education in this specialised area.

Matt regularly deals with estate and succession planning as well as tax and trust matters. His clients include wealthy families, trustees, beneficiaries and family offices. A wealth insider states in Chambers and Partners 2024: "Matthew Braithwaite is personable, approachable and provides reassuring service."