Online News Platform Honours Leading High Net Worth Lawyer For Second Consecutive Year

Irwin Mitchell is delighted to announce that Yousafa Hazara, Legal Director in our High Net Worth and International team, has been named one of eprivateclient’s 2025 NextGen Leaders — recognising her as one of the most promising professionals shaping the future of private client services.

The leading online news platform, eprivateclient, first recognised Yousafa in 2024. Since then, she has been promoted to Legal Director, named a “Leading Associate” in The Legal 500, and appointed Business Development Co-Lead for Irwin Mitchell’s International Private Client team.

She is known for her deep expertise in complex cross-border tax and estate planning, advising high-net-worth individuals and international families on structuring their wealth across multiple jurisdictions. A significant part of her practice focuses on the Middle East, where she works closely with clients connected to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other Gulf countries. Her work includes:

• Drafting bespoke Wills for UK and international clients with Middle Eastern assets and family connections
• Advising on the application of Sharia succession principles, including for non-Muslim clients operating in or with ties to the region
• Navigating UK tax implications for clients with offshore structures and international estates
• Safeguarding wealth against risks such as forced heirship, matrimonial claims, and creditor exposure

Yousafa is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and holds the STEP Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients.

Commenting on her recognition, Yousafa said: "It’s an honour to be named a NextGen Leader again. I’m passionate about helping international families, particularly those with connections to the Middle East, protect and structure their wealth in a way that’s both culturally aligned and tax-efficient. I’m grateful to be part of a team that embraces innovation and international thinking.”