Complete faith in the advice that he is providing.

The Legal 500

Stuart Smyth is a partner in MTG’s Private Wealth team, advising UK and international high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, family offices and trustees on tax, succession and estate planning matters.

His practice is highly international, with particular experience advising families from Europe and the GCC region on the structuring, governance and transfer of wealth across generations. He is frequently instructed on multi-jurisdictional planning involving trusts, companies and other asset-holding structures.

Stuart has a particular interest in family business succession and advises on the creation, restructuring and governance of private family companies, particularly where control and value are being passed to the next generation.

Stuart became a partner in May 2026.

Expertise

Private Wealth

Stuart advises individuals, families, trustees and family offices on estate planning, succession planning, trust structures and personal taxation.

His work includes the establishment and governance of trusts, foundations, companies and other asset-holding structures, often involving assets and family members across multiple jurisdictions.

He has particular experience advising on:

  • International succession and estate planning.
  • Trust and corporate structures for family wealth.
  • Family business succession and governance.
  • Multi-jurisdictional tax and estate planning.
  • Asset-holding structures for international families.

Maurice Turnor Gardner have consistently been prompt, thorough and reliable. They clearly have a very wide spectrum of experience they can draw on.

Chambers and Partners (HNW) 2026

Recognition

Stuart is recognised by Legal 500 for private wealth work and was named as a Next Gen Leader by eprivateclient in 2023. He was also included in the Private Client Global Elite in 2024.

He is a member of STEP.