Yousafa Hazara

Partner

Wills, Trusts & Estates

London

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“Yousafa Hazara is an exceptional solicitor; of her many attributes, the ones that stand out most to me would be her technical prowess and her approachability.”

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I am a partner in the High Net Worth and International Private Client team in London and Head of the Middle East Desk. I advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and family offices on international wealth planning, cross-border succession and complex tax matters. I am particularly known for advising internationally mobile families where private wealth, tax, succession law and cultural considerations intersect.

My work often involves helping clients structure, preserve and pass on assets held across several jurisdictions. This includes:

International tax and estate planning
Bespoke Wills for UK and overseas individuals
The administration of estates with assets in more than one country
Succession planning across different legal systems, including forced heirship regimes
Residence and domicile advice
Inheritance tax, capital gains tax and relevant reliefs, including business relief and agricultural property relief
Offshore trusts, offshore property structures and wealth-holding arrangements.

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London
The Northcliffe, 28 Tudor Street, Temple, London, EC4Y 0AY
0203 582 6232(Telephone)
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00am–6:00pm

Sat - Sun - Bank Holidays: Closed
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Which clients do you usually work with?

I usually work with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, beneficiaries and family offices with assets, family members or business interests in more than one country.

Many of my clients are internationally mobile or have connections with the Middle East, Europe or other major wealth centres. I advise them on tax-efficient wealth structuring, Wills, succession planning, residence and domicile, offshore trusts, estate administration and the interaction between English law and overseas legal systems.

Each client’s objectives are different, so the advice is always tailored to their personal priorities, family dynamics and long-term plans.

What notable cases have you worked on?

Much of my work is private and confidential, but typical matters include:

Advising international families on succession planning where assets are spread across several jurisdictions
Preparing bespoke Wills for clients with UK and overseas assets
Advising on Sharia-compliant succession structures
Supporting trustees and beneficiaries of offshore trusts
Helping families manage tax and succession issues following the death of a family member.

I have also worked on matters involving forced heirship, UK inheritance tax exposure, residence and domicile issues, and the taxation of property held through offshore structures. These matters are often sensitive, high-value and multi-generational, requiring careful coordination between family members, trustees, overseas counsel and tax advisers.

The common thread is helping clients reach a practical, robust outcome where several legal systems, tax regimes and family priorities overlap.

How do you help your clients achieve the best outcome?

I start by understanding the client’s family circumstances, asset base, objectives and concerns.

In international matters, it is rarely enough to look at the UK position in isolation, so I work closely with overseas lawyers, tax advisers, trustees and other professionals to build a joined-up strategy. I aim to make complex advice clear and practical, identifying the key risks early and explaining the options in a way clients can act on.

My approach is collaborative, responsive and focused on the client’s wider priorities, whether that means preserving wealth, avoiding future disputes, protecting vulnerable family members, respecting cultural or religious wishes, or ensuring that structures remain workable over time.

What can I expect from my first meeting with you?

The first meeting is an opportunity for me to understand what matters most to you and what you want to achieve. We can meet in person, by video call or by telephone, depending on what works best.

I will ask about your family, your assets, the countries involved, any existing Wills or structures, and any immediate concerns. I will then explain the main issues to consider, what information we may need, whether other advisers should be involved, and the likely next steps.

My aim is for you to leave the first meeting with a clearer sense of the options, the process and how we can help.

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