Is the UK Taxing the Wealthy Out of the Country? Dhana Sabanathan: Michelmores

Is the UK Taxing the Wealthy Out of the Country? Dhana Sabanathan: Michelmores

From How To Keep Your Money by Caroline's Club

September 19, 2025 · 26 min

About this episode

Caroline interviews Dhana Sabanathan about the complexities of the UK's tax system and its impact on wealthy residents.

Is the UK's approach to taxing wealthy residents becoming so complex and stringent that it may be discouraging them, and their advisors, from staying, and potentially deterring others from relocating here? Dhana Sabanathan, the leading Partner in the Tax, Trusts and Succession team in the London branch of Michelmores, tells us more. In episode 60, Caroline interviews Dhana Sabanathan, the leading Partner in the Tax, Trusts and Succession team at Michelmores, a UK law firm with branches in London, Cheltenham, Bristol and Exeter. Michelmores describes itself as the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. Dhana specialises in helping clients navigate change – whether driven by evolving legislation, shifting residency, or complex family structures – ensuring they can make informed, confident decisions. Dhana has been independently ranked in the Private Wealth Law and Family Offices & Funds Structuring categories in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 and is quoted as being "excellent to work with...and her advice provided is clear, consistent and easily digestible". CONNECT WITH DHANA: ⁠ LinkedIn ⁠ Michelmores CONNECT WITH CAROLINE: Our club…

People in this episode

Host: Caroline

Guest: Dhana Sabanathan

Topics covered

  • taxation
  • wealth
  • residency
  • legal advice

Keywords

  • UK tax
  • wealthy residents
  • tax advisors
  • Michelmores

Mentioned in this episode

Places: UK, London, Cheltenham, Bristol, Exeter

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