Russell Cohen

Spear’s Review

Russell Cohen is head of international strategy at Farrer & Co, where he is responsible for the firm’s immigration team, which has particular expertise in advising HNW individuals and families on politically sensitive matters. 

Cohen provides guidance on everything from wealth structuring and succession planning to tax planning and family governance. Much of his work has an international context, and he is an expert in tax planning for non-domiciled individuals and non-UK trusts.

He is a founding member of STEP’s responsible stewardship of wealth thought leadership group, as well as a member of the editorial board for the International Family Offices Journal.

Adviser Profile

Russell is a private client partner with more than 20 years of experience in advising clients how to navigate the complexities of private wealth. With a personable and collaborative style, he is known for advice that is practical and pragmatic.

Russell works with individuals and families, trustees and family offices, often in an international context. He advises clients on how to best structure their wealth, including wealth preservation, tax and succession planning. He has a particular expertise with tax planning for non-domiciled individuals and non-UK trusts.

He provides guidance of family governance issues, including how to structure wealth consistent with values, and so as to preserve the family’s reputation.