Working with Fenton International.
English: Bespoke | Assured | Independent | Rigorous | Candid
Français: Sur Mesure | Rassurant | Indépendant | Rigoureux | Franc
Deutsch: Maßgeschneidert | Verlässlich | Unabhängig | Gründlich | Direkt
Español: A Medida | Confiable | Independiente | Riguroso | Franco
中文: 定制 | 可靠 | 独立 | 严谨 | 坦诚
Fenton Private Office
We provide senior-led advisory support for internationally connected people, employers and boards. We coordinate cross-border tax, employment, payroll, social security, reward, pensions and governance through a single point of accountability.
One senior adviser. Best-in-class specialists selected on merit. Joined-up advice without the limitations of a traditional firm structure.
Fenton Private Office is structured around three specialist offices, each designed for a different client need across cross-border tax, global mobility, payroll, social security, reward and international HR advisory.
Private Executive Office
Bespoke international tax, residence, employment, equity, long term incentives, international social security & pensions advisory support for senior individuals whose personal, professional and financial affairs cross jurisdictions.
Employer Advisory Office
Bespoke support for HR, reward, tax, payroll and finance teams managing senior, sensitive or complex cross-border employee arrangements.
Private Board Office
Bespoke, independent advice and assurance for CoSecs, boards, RemCos, audit committees and governance teams on cross-border people, payroll, social security, pension, reward and tax governance.
What do you need Fenton to do?
Fenton Advisory delivers through three service levels, matched to the depth of support the matter requires:
Case Review
Senior judgement on advice, analysis, research or AI-generated work - already prepared by you or another adviser. You have done the initial work. Fenton applies expert challenge, identifies gaps, tests assumptions and provides a confirmed position you can act on with confidence.
Lead Counsel
Full-service advice where Fenton leads the analysis, coordinates specialist input and provides a clear recommended position. From initial question through to final resolution. The client receives one coherent view across all relevant disciplines.
Discovery
Structured review of documents, payroll records, travel data, employment arrangements, equity records or adviser correspondence to identify cross-border tax, payroll, social security, immigration, reward or governance risks and opportunities. Designed to sit alongside existing compliance relationships.
1. Submit the facts. Use the form below. Provide a summary of the matter, the countries involved, any deadlines, and any advice or AI research already obtained. Upload documents if available.
2. Fenton reviews. We assess the facts, identify the issues, and determine how we can best support you. We prepare a proposal including the service route (Case Review, Lead Counsel or Discovery), the scope, the fee, the timeline, and the assumptions — often without the need for a call.
3. Engagement. Like other advisers, Fenton cannot provide advice during scoping. Client due diligence (KYC) must be completed before advisory work begins, and formal engagement terms are confirmed at that stage. Where specialist input is needed (immigration, employment law, overseas tax, pensions, reward, payroll), Fenton selects and coordinates the right specialist from its curated network. The client receives one coherent view — not a collection of separate opinions.
Submit an enquiry
We can usually scope and propose without a call if you provide sufficient background.
How We Charge
Fenton International is a specialist advisory firm. We are not a low-cost compliance provider but do try to provide outstanding value and often have lower costs than other firms.
Fenton provides senior-led support from the outset. There is no junior preparation, no leverage model, no multiple layers of review. For complex cross-border matters, this is typically more cost-effective than the large-firm model where senior involvement is limited and junior time is billed in volume. It is also more cost-effective than instructing multiple separate specialists without coordination, where duplication, gaps and often contradictory advice create hidden cost.
Most matters are scoped individually after reviewing the facts. We will usually confirm whether a proposal can be provided without a call once we have reviewed the initial facts. If a matter is not suitable for a free scoping review, we will tell you and may suggest a paid initial assessment.
FAQs: Individuals, Executives and NEDs
Can Fenton review AI-generated research?
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Yes. Our Case Review service is specifically designed for this. Provide the AI output and we will test the technical position, identify assumptions, and confirm or challenge the conclusions applying senior judgement and experience but without unnecessary duplication.
Can I get a proposal without a call?
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Usually, yes. If you provide sufficient background facts through the form, we can scope and propose without a call.
Does Fenton provide free introductory advice?
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No. Fenton is not able provide free technical advice, informal second opinions, or validation of AI research during introductory calls. We can confirm whether a matter is suitable for Fenton and what it would cost, but legally advice can only be provided only formal engagement.
What if I already have advice from another adviser?
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Provide it. We can review existing advice under our Case Review service and confirm whether the position is correct, identify risks, or recommend a different approach.
What countries does Fenton cover?
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All key locations globally. Fenton International advises on matters involving the UK and coordinates specialist input for other jurisdictions through its international network.
What does Fenton charge?
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Fees depend on the service route and complexity. We confirm fees before work begins.
Can Fenton International help with board fees, director travel expenses, or NED cross-border issues?
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Yes. Board and NED matters — including board fees, director travel, accommodation, payroll withholding, social security, treaty residence, dual reporting and governance — are a core area of Fenton's practice. We know the difference between a statutory director and non-executive director and the different types of remuneration they receive and the different tax rules that apply to them. We have also been senior leaders for many years and have seen both sides of the desk.
What if my matter is urgent?
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Tell us in the form. We will prioritise where possible and confirm timing upfront.
FAQs: Corporate Buyers
Can we engage Fenton confidentially before deciding whether to proceed?
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Yes. You can submit background facts through the form and receive a scoped proposal without disclosing the matter internally. We can sign an NDA before you share documents if you prefer.
Who should own the issue internally?
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This is a common question. Fenton International can help identify whether the issue is tax, payroll, immigration, employment, social security, reward, governance, or a combination — and recommend who should lead and own internally. The decision is then yours.
Can Fenton International work alongside our existing advisers?
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Yes. we regularly work alongside immigration lawyers, employment lawyers, corporate tax advisers, payroll providers, relocation specialists, recruiters and reward consultants. We align rather than compete.
Does Fenton International provide compliance filing?
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Yes, we provide support with specialist tax return, social security and payroll filings for example. We may not be the right adviser for high-volume and basic compliance filings.
How can I contact you?
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Easy. Send us an email, call us or use this form.
What does procurement need to know?
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See our Supplier Information page for company details, insurance, data protection, service descriptions and pricing models.
Can Fenton help with tax enquiries or corrections?
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Yes. Fenton International advises on PAYE, NIC, social security, withholding, shadow payroll, correction routes, voluntary disclosures. We can provide accredited Expert Witness services too, when needed.
What if we need advice before we know the full picture?
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Submit what you have. We can usscope a phased engagement — starting with an initial assessment to identify the issues before committing to a full advisory engagement.ally
FAQs: Professional Advisers and Referrers
How does Fenton International work with me and my client?
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With respect. We are flexible and can usually work the way that you and your client would prefer. For example, often we work alongside the referring adviser and the client relationship remains yours. Fenton international provides the specialist you do not cover. Equally, we can manage the client relationship direct too. Whichever works best.
How does a referral work?
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You introduce the client or the matter to Fenton International. Fenton contacts the client jointly or directly, as you prefer. You stay informed at the level you choose.
Can Fenton International work behind the scenes?
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Yes. Fenton International can provide white-label or behind-the-scenes support where appropriate — you remain the client's primary adviser and Fenton Internationalprovides the specialist technical input.
What types of adviser refer to Fenton International?
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Typically tax advisers - both UK and overseas, immigration lawyers, employment lawyers, corporate tax advisers, private client advisers, relocation specialists, reward consultants, accountants, auditors and recruitment firms.
How does Fenton International charge for referred work?
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Fenton International can bill the client directly or bill through the referring firm. The fees and billing arrangements are agreed for each matter.
Can I refer a matter initially without giving the client's name?
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Yes. You can describe the matter anonymously and Fenton International will confirm whether it can assist and what it would cost before client details are shared.