Digital Assets and Private Client Law

Work with the wills, trusts, tax and succession planning experts at JMW Solicitors to ensure the protection of your digital assets. Using Trusts, Wills and other estate and tax planning measures, we can assist with a number of issues that digital asset owners are faced with.

Award-winning team

Our team is recognised in Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. We have won industry awards, including Team of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards.

Diverse clients

We have assisted with a range of complex requirements for a variety of charities and high-net-worth clients, including families, business owners, entrepreneurs, sports professionals, and entertainers. 

Cutting-edge

Our team is made up of young, dynamic solicitors who understand the environments you operate in and the need for bespoke succession planning.

Knowledgeable and Flexible Digital Asset Experts

Due to the ever-evolving nature of digital assets and the laws surrounding them, it is essential that you work with a team of solicitors who are up-to-date on new development and are experienced in dealing with the succession and tax treatment of such assets.

We can help you with any of the following aspects of digital assets law:

• Identifying digital assets to be included in an estate
• Advising on the succession and tax treatment of digital assets
• Advising on the taxation of crypto-assets
• Managing information stored on social media and other online accounts

If you do not see your issue listed, call us; we will assess your situation in a free over-the-phone consultation and inform you as to whether we can help you.

Why Choose JMW?

When you choose JMW to guide you through the process of organising your digital assets, you are choosing to be supported by a dedicated team of asset planning experts who are committed to following the latest developments in this modern area of law. Our solicitors pride themselves on finding and utilising the nuances of law reform to help you gain the most out of your legal process while upholding compliance with HMRC.

Due to our successes in line with Law Society and Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requirements, JMW Solicitors has been recognised by The Legal 500 as a top UK law firm - an accolade that our digital assets team has contributed to.

FAQS About Digital Assets and Private Client Law

What is private client law?

Private client law  involves advising individuals and families (rather than organisations) on a variety of matters including wealth and estate management, investments, tax planning, wills, probate and powers of attorney.

What are digital assets?

Any property that is stored digitally - either on and online database or on physical hardware (such as a computer harddrive) - can be considered a digital asset.

Examples of digital assets include but are not limited to:

• Documentation
• Video and images
• NFTs
• Cryptocurrencies
• Branding motifs