Helen Ratcliffe is the senior partner at BDB Pitmans. She has an international client base, acting for clients from offshore trust jurisdictions, Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and the US. She advises clients on estate planning, asset protection, tax planning, changes in UK tax legislation, regulatory developments, governance issues, vehicles for wealth and business, and succession, often across several jurisdictions. Email: helenratcliffe@bdbpitmans.com; tel: 020 7783 3657.