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10 August 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Charles Russell Speechlys—Nicola Saccardo

Law firm hires private client partner
Charles Russell Speechlys has recently announced the hire of Nicola Saccardo as a Partner within the firm’s Private Client team in London. Nicola joins the firm from the London office of Maisto, one of the most prominent Italian law firms for tax work.
 
Nicola (pictured) is an Italian tax specialist with over 20 years’ experience, advising clients on cross-border tax and estate planning matters. Much of his work is centred around the relocation of HNW individuals to Italy and the taxation of trusts.

Nicola is Chair of the Tax Committee of the International Academy of Estate and Trust Law, a Member of the International Estate Planning Committee of ACTEC and Chair of the International Client Special Interest Group of STEP.

Commenting on his appointment, Nicola said: 'I am delighted to be joining Charles Russell Speechlys. The firm has an outstanding reputation and is a natural fit for me, as I have known the team for some time now. I very much look forward to being a part of the firm’s approach to the delivery of international private client tax services.'

Simon Ridpath, Managing Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys added: 'Nicola has a stellar market reputation, and we are very excited to welcome him to the firm.'

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