Partner | LLB (Hons) |Private Wealth Law (Band 3) – Chambers and Partners
Stuart Skeffington is a partner at RMW Law, renowned for his technical excellence in private client tax and wealth structuring. He joined the firm in 2021, bringing over two decades of experience and recognised leadership in the private wealth sector. Stuart advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on all aspects of domestic and international taxation, with a particular focus on complex tax questions, international planning, and the taxation of self-generated wealth.
Stuart previously served as a partner at Withers LLP and Head of Private Client at Stevens & Bolton LLP, where he led the team for over a decade and sat on the firm’s Management Board. He is consistently ranked by Chambers & Partners for his sophisticated approach to cross-border tax and wealth planning.
"He has an outstanding, strategic brain […] pragmatic when it comes to the commercial impact of tax issues."
Chambers UK
Recognition and Leadership
Stuart has a particular specialism in relation to self-generated wealth, including planning prior to liquidity events and helping families manage their legal and taxation affairs post-liquidity. He is also deeply interested in investment taxation, including the taxation of carried interest, and acts for many senior figures in the financial services world. Other specialisms include the taxation of (what would formerly have been called) non-UK domiciliaries, advising on complex onshore and offshore structures, cross-border taxation matters, employee incentives, UK and international succession planning and philanthropy.
Stuart's technical excellence in taxation is complemented by his strong presence in the professional community. He is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, having addressed over 1,000 delegates at the STEP Canada Conference.
“Incredibly technically skilled both in the onshore and offshore arenas. He really does have an encyclopaedic knowledge. He’s also got the ability to make tax concepts and issues palatable for people. A lot of lawyers get caught up in the excitement of the complexity, but Stuart puts the client first."
Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Legal Practice
Stuart specialises in:
- Taxation of self-generated wealth: pre- and post-liquidity structuring for founders and entrepreneurs
- International wealth structuring: particularly for families with assets and beneficiaries across multiple jurisdictions
- Investment taxation: including carried interest, fund structures, and executive compensation
- Employee incentives: tax-efficient planning for ownership and reward
He advises family offices, entrepreneurs, and senior financial professionals, helping them navigate the intersection of law, tax, and commercial reality with clear and actionable guidance.
Career Highlights and Public Policy Leadership
- Qualified as a solicitor in 1999
- Regular contributor to STEP, working with Samantha Morgan on policy matters relating to tax, compliance, and international disclosure regimes
- Brings hands-on experience of tax implementation challenges, including Pillar Two and enhanced global reporting frameworks
Awards and Accolades
- Regularly ranked by Chambers & Partners for Private Wealth Law (Band 3)
- Recognised for his work with private capital and investment structures by clients in the financial services sector
- Speaker at international conferences, including the STEP Canada National Conference (1,000+ delegates)
- Contributor to Lexology In-Depth: Private Wealth and Private Client
Thought Leadership
A recognised voice in private client taxation, Stuart publishes and speaks on the evolving international tax landscape. He has a particular interest in following how individuals and families are generating wealth, and what taxation and succession planning issues are involved. Stuart has spoken at a variety of global tax conferences during his career, most recently in Toronto for the Step Canada conference.
Impact and Vision
Stuart’s arrival at RMW Law marked a significant expansion of the firm’s technical capabilities in private client taxation. His deep expertise in structuring, investment taxation, and international compliance ensures that clients benefit from sophisticated, forward-thinking advice grounded in commercial reality.
His commitment to practical excellence and client service continues to enhance the firm’s reputation as a boutique leader for internationally wealthy families with complex legal and tax needs.
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