Birketts has appointed Alvaro Aznar as a Partner in its London office, joining the firm’s growing international private client team.
Dual qualified in the UK and Spain, Alvaro will head up Birketts’ cross-border succession and estates practice and will lead and develop the firm’s private client work for Spanish clients. Alvaro is highly skilled in handling situations which bring together various jurisdictions, often working closely with a trusted network of advisors to support his clients
Alvaro joins Birketts at a time of rapid growth across the firm’s seven offices. His arrival in the London team places focus on the growth of the firm’s European and international private client advisory offering.
On Alvaro’s appointment, Deborah Carrivick, Partner and Head of International Private Client, said: “I am delighted to welcome Alvaro to Birketts. Alvaro’s unique skills and standing in our industry are well noted and his addition to the team cements our position as a leading firm for international private client work. He will be a joy to work with!”
On joining Birketts’ Partnership, Alvaro said: “I am thrilled to be joining Birketts’ growing international private client team led by Deborah Carrivick, as well as the the wider Birketts partnership. Birketts is a firm with a great reputation that I have admired and respected for a long time; it is fantastic to be joining at this exciting time for the firm. Birketts’ wide offering will be a great home for my international clients with links to the UK.”