“Ian Burman heads the ‘knowledgeable’ team at Laytons, which handles all aspects of personal tax, trusts and probate for a number of the region’s wealthiest business owners, enterpreneurs and celebrities.”*
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— Legal 500, 2016

Ian established the Laytons Private Client and Charities Team in 1989 and is a recognised leader in both fields. 
 

A regular writer, lecturer and broadcaster, Ian was Chair of the London Central Branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners from 2007 to 2011 and was a Committee member for 20 years.  Ian sat on STEP's Mental Capacity Working Party and the Deceased Lloyd's Names Working Party, acting for one of the defendants in Stone v Chataway and others, a case which revolutionised how the estates of deceased Lloyd's Names were administered.

Ian has contributed to numerous periodicals over the years and is a co-author of Tolley's Administration of Estates, the leading textbook in the field of estate administration.  His particular specialisms are: 

  • estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, particularly those not domiciled in the UK

  • probate and succession, including contentious probate and trust issues

  • charity law including trading and commercial activities and governance

 

Contact details
Email: ian.burman@laytons.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7842 8000
DDI: +44 (0)20 7842 8006
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Qualifications
Qualified as a Solicitor in 1985

Expertise

News & Insights

News
Independent school fees and VAT
Independent school fees and VAT

Since 2017, Labour has consistently discussed their desire to scrap the value added tax (VAT) exemption for private school fees. It has been a topic included in manifestos, statements and during the General Election campaign. When asked, Sir Keir Starmer confirmed he wished to scrap the tax benefit “as soon as it can be done”. Now Labour is in office what does this mean.? 

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Simrun Garcha promoted to Partner, as Ian Burman retakes the reins as Head of Department
Simrun Garcha promoted to Partner, as Ian Burman retakes the reins as Head of Department

We are delighted to announce Simrun Garcha has been promoted to Partner, as Ian Burman retakes the reins as Head of Department.

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Proposed New Surrogacy Law: Inheritance, Succession and Guardianship
Proposed New Surrogacy Law: Inheritance, Succession and Guardianship

While surrogacy law can be criticised for not being fit for purpose, there is at least a solution in place that is cumbersome.  When it comes to the impact of death of one of the parties, while already a traumatic event, a barefaced lacuna in the law causes the problems to go from bad to worse.

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Lattey & Dawe merge with Laytons LLP
Lattey & Dawe merge with Laytons LLP

We are delighted to announce that with effect from 1 April 2019, Lattey & Dawe has merged with Laytons LLP.

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Same-sex Couples and Pensions: Not all rights are equal

The introduction of civil partnerships from 5 December 2005 was hailed as a momentous occasion in the battle for equality of rights for same-sex couples. The later introduction on 13 March 2014 of same-sex marriage was believed by many to conclude that battle.

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Publications
Wealth & Asset Protection: Sensible financial planning for you and your family
Wealth & Asset Protection: Sensible financial planning for you and your family

We understand that dealing with your family affairs requires more than just sound advice and technical excellence. We invest the time to get to know our clients’ circumstances, needs and preferences to deliver commercially informed and practical results for you.

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