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Kingsley Napley—Paul Davidoff

15 September 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Partner joins as lead of international tax desk

Kingsley Napley has appointed Paul Davidoff as partner to lead its international tax desk within the private client team. Paul brings nearly two decades of experience advising UK-based and international high net worth individuals, families and trustees on complex tax, trust and estate planning matters, including UK residence and domicile rules and cross-border succession strategies.

Paul joins from New Quadrant Partners, where he was a partner since 2018. He is a STEP member and holds the STEP Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients with distinction. His expertise spans both onshore and offshore structures, and he is recognised in the Spear’s 2024 Tax & Trusts Advisers Index, CityWealth, Lexology, Chambers HNW Guide and Best Lawyers for Tax. ‘It has been a busy start already… I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues and getting to know our clients,’ he said.

James Ward, head of private client, welcomed the appointment, noting: ‘Paul’s expertise will be invaluable… we are seeing unprecedented demand for tax related advice and planning services.’ The firm is experiencing a surge in enquiries from clients seeking to leave, return to or invest in the UK amid a shifting tax landscape.

Paul’s arrival marks a strategic boost to Kingsley Napley’s private client capabilities, reinforcing its reputation for delivering high-quality, international tax advice during a period of heightened demand and regulatory change.

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