Sue Laing is a partner at Boodle Hatfield LLP. She advises wealthy UK and international clients on the long-term protection and devolution of their assets, which include some very substantial private businesses. She provides expert guidance on succession planning, asset protection, capital and income taxes, trusts, private companies, partnerships and the family businesses themselves. Email: slaing@boodlehatfield.com; tel: 020 7629 7411.