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11 generations of experience

EXPERTS IN TAX
& ACCOUNTING

We help clients navigate tax where it truly

matters — with clarity and confidence.

We help clients navigate tax where it truly

matters — with clarity and confidence.

OUR SERVICES

OUR SERVICES

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11 generations of experience

EXPERTS IN TAX
& ACCOUNTING

We help clients navigate tax where it truly

matters — with clarity and confidence.

OUR SERVICES

OUR SERVICES

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how we work

FUTURE READY SOLUTIONS

We’re a hands-on team of TAX SPECIALISTS focused on HELPING PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES Manage tax where it matters the most

how we work

FUTURE READY SOLUTIONS

We’re a hands-on team of TAX SPECIALISTS focused on HELPING PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES Manage tax where it matters the most

Who we are

A Global Firm of accountants and tax specialists with 11 generations of expertise. Whatever your aspirations and priorities in business and life, we will be by your side with expert advice from local Tax specialists.

A Global Firm of accountants and tax specialists with 11 generations of expertise. Whatever your aspirations and priorities in business and life, we will be by your side with expert advice from local Tax specialists.

A Global Firm of accountants and tax specialists with 11 generations of expertise. Whatever your aspirations and priorities in business and life, we will be by your side with expert advice from local Tax specialists.

Services

Comprehensive tax and wealth planning

Stanley Walton Smith provides practical, personalised tax planning rooted in a deep understanding of your financial circumstances. Our global experience, combined with a coordinated team of legal specialists and tax accountants, allows us to deliver tailored solutions that support your wider financial goals.

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Bespoke Wealth Structuring

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We advise individuals, trusts, partnerships and companies on carrying out UK or offshore transactions in the most tax-efficient way.

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Bespoke Wealth Structuring

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We advise individuals, trusts, partnerships and companies on carrying out UK or offshore transactions in the most tax-efficient way.

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Bespoke Wealth Structuring

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We advise individuals, trusts, partnerships and companies on carrying out UK or offshore transactions in the most tax-efficient way.

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Corporate and Structured Finance

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Effective structuring of corporate finances is essential for the growth of a business both in the short and long term.

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Corporate and Structured Finance

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Effective structuring of corporate finances is essential for the growth of a business both in the short and long term.

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Corporate and Structured Finance

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Effective structuring of corporate finances is essential for the growth of a business both in the short and long term.

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Personal and Business Tax Planning

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Tax planning for both personal and business matters is essential at an early stage. Our experience allows you to ensure your tax liability is minimised.

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Personal and Business Tax Planning

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Tax planning for both personal and business matters is essential at an early stage. Our experience allows you to ensure your tax liability is minimised.

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Personal and Business Tax Planning

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Tax planning for both personal and business matters is essential at an early stage. Our experience allows you to ensure your tax liability is minimised.

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Property Trading and Development

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Creating a tax-efficient property investment portfolio is essential for ensuring bricks and mortar assets are working as hard as you expect them to.

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Property Trading and Development

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Creating a tax-efficient property investment portfolio is essential for ensuring bricks and mortar assets are working as hard as you expect them to.

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Property Trading and Development

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Creating a tax-efficient property investment portfolio is essential for ensuring bricks and mortar assets are working as hard as you expect them to.

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Residence and Domicile Tax Planning

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Stanley Walton Smith have considerable expertise in all of the matters relating to residence and domicile of individuals, trusts and companies.

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Residence and Domicile Tax Planning

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Stanley Walton Smith have considerable expertise in all of the matters relating to residence and domicile of individuals, trusts and companies.

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Residence and Domicile Tax Planning

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Stanley Walton Smith have considerable expertise in all of the matters relating to residence and domicile of individuals, trusts and companies.

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Trust Law Tax Planning

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Trusts and the law surrounding them require careful consideration alongside other personal and business circumstances.

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Trust Law Tax Planning

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Trusts and the law surrounding them require careful consideration alongside other personal and business circumstances.

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Trust Law Tax Planning

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Trusts and the law surrounding them require careful consideration alongside other personal and business circumstances.

Why us?

WHY COMPANIES CHOOSE SWS®

Strategic tax planning with clarity, precision, and global expertise.

OUR ADVANTAGES include:

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The Human Touch

Your dedicated relationship manager coordinates all professionals and communicates directly with you—including mobile access. Every client is known by voice to our team. In a digital world, clients value this personal approach.

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Global Reach

11 offices across 9 countries with over 300 years' combined experience. From London to New York to Hong Kong, we deliver global insight with local expertise to act on international tax opportunities.

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Institutional Network

Access to leading professionals across many fields, including those with domestic and international governmental experience. We open the right doors to achieve your desired outcomes.

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The Perfect Plan

We develop rigorous, tailored frameworks that significantly reduce your tax burden. Your relationship manager listens, our legal and financial experts deliver. From KYC through ongoing support, every solution is built for your unique needs.

Your Simple Guides to Saving Tax

If you're thinking about becoming more tax efficient this is a great place to begin. Our simple guides will give you all the information and resources you need to get started on your tax saving journey.

How we do it

YOUR TAXES, DONE RIGHT.

No generic schemes. No complicated jargon. Just clear, effective tax planning tailored to you.

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We start by gaining a clear understanding of your personal and financial position, ensuring we know exactly what matters to you.

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We start by gaining a clear understanding of your personal and financial position, ensuring we know exactly what matters to you.

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We start by gaining a clear understanding of your personal and financial position, ensuring we know exactly what matters to you.

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We analyse your circumstances in depth and identify tax-saving opportunities across every relevant area of your affairs.

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We analyse your circumstances in depth and identify tax-saving opportunities across every relevant area of your affairs.

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We analyse your circumstances in depth and identify tax-saving opportunities across every relevant area of your affairs.

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We design a tailored strategy and coordinate all legal and accounting specialists to implement your plan seamlessly.

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We design a tailored strategy and coordinate all legal and accounting specialists to implement your plan seamlessly.

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We design a tailored strategy and coordinate all legal and accounting specialists to implement your plan seamlessly.

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We provide ongoing reviews to refine your structure, ensuring your tax position stays efficient as your life evolves.

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We provide ongoing reviews to refine your structure, ensuring your tax position stays efficient as your life evolves.

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We provide ongoing reviews to refine your structure, ensuring your tax position stays efficient as your life evolves.

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On average, SWS clients achieve meaningful tax reductions within their first quarter of working with us.

WHY DELAY HURTS

THE LONGER YOU WAIT, THE MORE TAX YOU PAY, AND THE HARDER IT BECOMES TO FIX.

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TAX RELIEFS

EXPIRE

+40%

TAX PAID

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TAX RELIEFS

EXPIRE

+40%

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THRESHOLDS

RISE

+28%

RESULTING COST

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THRESHOLDS

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+28%

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DELAYS

CREATE WORK

+44%

TIME SPENT

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DELAYS

CREATE WORK

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INEFFICIENCY

COMPOUNDS

+19%

MORE RISK

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INEFFICIENCY

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GLOBAL OFFICES

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START SMART, PLAN AHEAD

Begin with one priority. We’ll strengthen it now and guide your long-term strategy.

Jessica Burns

SWS aCCOUNT MANAGER

Who we are

The team

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Edward Stanley

Chairman

TAX STRUCTURING

HIGH-NET-WORTH PLANNING

COMPANY RESTRUCTURING

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Edward Stanley

Chairman

TAX STRUCTURING

HIGH-NET-WORTH PLANNING

COMPANY RESTRUCTURING

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David Ashford

Head of UK Office

CLIENT ONBOARDING

HMRC CORRESPONDENCE

CASE MANAGEMENT

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David Ashford

Head of UK Office

CLIENT ONBOARDING

HMRC CORRESPONDENCE

CASE MANAGEMENT

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Michael Schmidt

Head of Compliance

INHERITANCE TAX STRATEGY

TRUST & ESTATE PLANNING

CROSS-BORDER TAX ADVICE

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Michael Schmidt

Head of Compliance

INHERITANCE TAX STRATEGY

TRUST & ESTATE PLANNING

CROSS-BORDER TAX ADVICE

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Alan Goddard

Head of Tax

DOCUMENT PREPARATION

CLIENT COMMUNICATION

REPORTING & COMPLIANCE

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Alan Goddard

Head of Tax

DOCUMENT PREPARATION

CLIENT COMMUNICATION

REPORTING & COMPLIANCE

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Edward Stanley

Chairman

TAX STRUCTURING

HIGH-NET-WORTH PLANNING

COMPANY RESTRUCTURING

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David Ashford

Head of UK Office

CLIENT ONBOARDING

HMRC CORRESPONDENCE

CASE MANAGEMENT

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Michael Schmidt

Head of Compliance

INHERITANCE TAX STRATEGY

TRUST & ESTATE PLANNING

CROSS-BORDER TAX ADVICE

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Alan Goddard

Head of Tax

DOCUMENT PREPARATION

CLIENT COMMUNICATION

REPORTING & COMPLIANCE

REAL PEOPLE.

REAL EXPERTISE.

REAL SAVINGS.

DEDICATED TO YOUR FINANCES worldwide

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Press officer

What we believe

We didn’t build this firm to chase trends. We built it to solve real financial problems — calmly, clearly, and without wastiNG YOUR TIME

We’re here to make tax work in the real world — without noise or confusion.

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Lauren Ellis

Press officer

What we believe

We didn’t build this firm to chase trends. We built it to solve real financial problems — calmly, clearly, and without wastiNG YOUR TIME

We’re here to make tax work in the real world — without noise or confusion.

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Lauren Ellis

Press officer

What we believe

We didn’t build this firm to chase trends. We built it to solve real financial problems — calmly, clearly, and without wastiNG YOUR TIME

We’re here to make tax work in the real world — without noise or confusion.

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Speak directly with an expert and understand how we can improve your tax position.

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