Lawyers / Professionals

 
Bernard S. Mocatta       
Partner
11 Pilgrim Street
London EC4V 6RN, United Kingdom 
T: +44 (0)20 7632 1623
F: +44 (0)20 7632 1638
bmocatta@mcguirewoods.com
 

Mr. Mocatta is a founding partner of Grundberg Mocatta Rakison. As a barrister and as a solicitor, he has advised on all aspects of property acquisitions and finance, with particular regard to non-domiciled UK individuals.

He has advised on main inheritance tax situations and carried out last minute arrangements resulting in substantial tax savings. Furthermore, he has significant experience drafting wills to include discretionary and/or life interest trusts designed to fit individual requirements, especially those where succession is more important than tax mitigation. He is also well-experienced in dealing with cross-border probate.


Practices & Industries
Honors
  • Named a "Legal Expert," Commercial Property, Legal Experts EMEA, 2010-2012

Previous Experience
  • Partner, Grundberg Mocatta Rakison LLP, London, UK
  • Partner, Cecil Altman and Co., 1979-1983
  • Barrister, 1969-1978

Articles
  • "Ethics of Personal Injury Lawyers," Evening Standard

Certifications
  • Admitted to the Rolls 1978
  • Called to the Bar 1969

Civic Affiliations
  • President, Spanish and Portuguese Jew's Congregation London, 2004-2008
  • Chairman, Spanish and Portuguese Jews' Home for the Aged

Languages
  • French (basic)
 

EDUCATION

University of Oxford, Oxford, UK, M.A. Politics Philosophy and Economics, with Honors

 
 

ADMITTED

Solicitor 1978

UK Bar 1969

 

PLACE OF BIRTH

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom