Founding Partner | LLB (Hons) Private Wealth Law (Band 3) – Chambers and Partners
Samantha Morgan is a founding partner of RMW Law and a leading authority in private client law with particular expertise in regulatory policy and international compliance. With over thirty years of experience advising ultra-high-net-worth families, Samantha is internationally recognised for combining technical precision with public policy insight across complex global frameworks.
She is consistently ranked by Chambers & Partners for her work in Private Wealth Law, reflecting her exceptional reputation in both domestic and international private client matters.
Recognition and Leadership
In 2023, Samantha was awarded the prestigious STEP Private Client Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession, recognising her exceptional leadership and influence in the private wealth sector.
She currently serves as Chair of the STEP Public Policy Committee, succeeding John Riches in this key role, and serves on several STEP UK Technical Committees. Her leadership has played a critical role in shaping regulatory responses to major developments affecting the global trust and estate profession.
Legal Practice
Samantha specialises in:
- Family office establishment and governance: advising on structure, operations, and regulatory compliance for international family offices
- Sophisticated wealth structuring: designing bespoke arrangements for ultra-high-net-worth families
- International compliance: managing cross-border reporting and disclosure regimes, including Common Reporting Standard, FATF, beneficial ownership registers and DAC6
- Cross-border tax matters: with particular expertise in US/UK tax issues
- She works closely with international family offices, family members, and fiduciaries, advising on all aspects of tax and fiduciary issues, as well as working closely with foreign advisers to deliver coordinated global solutions.
Career highlights and public policy leadership
- Qualified as a solicitor in 1993
- Chair of STEP Public Policy Committee (2021–present)
- Member of STEP UK Technical Committees
- Led STEP’s responses to major regulatory consultations, including:
– Mandatory Disclosure Rules
– DAC6
– EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive
– UK Trust Register (TRS) updates
- Co-chaired FATF’s 2019 review of global AML guidance for the trust industry
- Working directly with the OECD on the implementation of the Common Reporting Standard
- Responding to the Financial Action Task Force on proposed amendments to FATF Recommendations regarding beneficial ownership identification
Thought Leadership
Samantha is a recognised thought leader in the field, contributing regularly to leading publications including "Lexology In-Depth: Private Wealth and Private Client" and is co-author of chapters in "Global Mobility of Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals". She is a frequent speaker at international conferences, including as panel chair at the STEP Global Congress.
She collaborates with Stuart Skeffington on key public policy initiatives, as well as continuing to advise FATF on emerging regulatory developments. This combination of technical expertise and policy leadership makes Samantha a sought-after adviser for clients navigating complex regulatory environments.
Impact and Vision
Samantha's rare combination of technical excellence, regulatory expertise, and policy leadership enables her to provide clients with comprehensive solutions that address both current needs and future regulatory developments. As a founding partner, her vision and expertise have been instrumental in establishing RMW Law's reputation as a leading boutique private client firm capable of serving the most sophisticated international families while maintaining the personalised service that distinguishes the practice.
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