Expertise
Andrew Goldstone heads the Personal Tax and Estate Planning practice. He advises UK and overseas families and trustees on all aspects of personal tax, wills and trusts - both UK and offshore. His clients span all sectors and ages and include many high profile names.
Andrew also advises entrepreneurs, key executives and companies on available tax reliefs, tax efficient investments and remuneration planning. This includes approved share schemes, Enterprise Investment Schemes, Venture Capital Trusts, Business and Agricultural Property Relief and CGT Taper Relief.
He is the author of several journal articles and books on personal tax. Over the past year, Andrew has also developed a particular expertise in the new rules on the taxation of trusts and their impact on inheritance tax planning.
Professional Memberships
- Law Society
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
Career History
Andrew was articled at Lawrence Graham where he spent a further three years in the Firm's tax department. He then moved to accountancy firm RSM Robson Rhodes where he specialised in capital taxes advice for entrepreneurs. In 1998 he became the personal tax and business adviser to property developer Peter Freeman. Soon after, he was asked to set up Freeman Business Information plc where he held the post of managing director for four years. Andrew joined Mishcon de Reya in 2003.
- 2003 Partner, Mishcon de Reya
- 1999 Managing Director, Freeman Business Information plc
- 1998 Personal tax and business adviser to Peter Freeman
- 1994 RSM Robson Rhodes (specialising in capital taxes advice for entrepreneurs)
- 1991 Solicitor, Lawrence Graham (Tax Department)
- 1989 Articled Clerk, Lawrence Graham
- 1987 College of Law, Guildford
- 1984 Cambridge University (Law)
Articles and Publications
- Articles by Andrew Goldstone published in 'Property Week'
- Joint author of McKie on Reinvestment Relief (2nd ed, Butterworths, 1997).
Personal Information
Andrew is married with two children and lives in Crouch End. His interests include building conservation, local history and gardening.