Eleanor Riches-Lenaghan TEP

Associate | MA (Cantab.) | LLM

Eleanor Riches-Lenaghan is an associate at RMW Law, having joined the firm in 2020 following her training at Winckworth Sherwood LLP. She holds an MA from Cambridge University and an LLM, bringing strong academic credentials and expertise to the firm's private client practice.

Eleanor qualified as a private client solicitor in October 2020 and has quickly established herself as a valuable contributor to the firm's sophisticated wealth structuring and succession planning matters. She advises clients on UK and cross-border estate and succession planning, wills, lasting powers of attorney, and trusts, whilst assisting the partners with designing and implementing structures for international and entrepreneurial families.

Research and Publications

Eleanor has achieved exceptional recognition in professional qualifications, obtaining her STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates with Distinction and receiving the STEP Worldwide Excellence Award for her STEP Advanced Certificate in the Administration of Estates in May 2021.

Legal Practice

Eleanor specialises in:

UK and cross-border estate and succession planning
Wills and lasting powers of attorney
Trust administration and structuring
International regulatory compliance and policy analysis

Her academic focus on cross-border policy issues is evident in her Master of Laws dissertations on beneficial ownership registers and deemed domicile, making her particularly valuable for clients navigating complex international frameworks.

Thought Leadership

Eleanor has undertaken significant research into international tax policy issues and has co-authored chapters on "The Origins of Beneficial Ownership Registers in the EU" and "Fiscal Nomads: the Impact of Relocation on CRS and DAC6".

As part of RMW Law's commitment to thought leadership, Eleanor co-authored an article with John Riches for the December 2024 edition of the International Family Offices Journal and regularly contributes to "Lexology In-Depth: Private Wealth and Private Client" alongside the firm's partners.

Impact and Vision

Eleanor's combination of academic excellence, professional achievement, and expertise in cross-border policy makes her an invaluable resource for clients navigating the complexities of international wealth management and regulatory compliance. Her fresh perspective and rigorous analytical approach enhance the firm's capability to serve sophisticated international families.