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Baker McKenzie

Private Wealth Disputes

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Baker McKenzie has one of the leading trusts and private wealth litigation groups in the world. High net-worth individuals, trustees, fiduciaries and private wealth banks seek our representation in high-stakes litigation, trusting us for our experience and discretion. 

Working closely with colleagues in our Tax and Financial Institutions groups, we represent clients in disputes related to trusts, inheritance, succession, wills, pension funds, investment loss and artwork. We also advise on family governance mediation, crisis management, and reputation protection and defamation. 

We regularly act in the highest value cross-border and multi-party trust litigation and our cases are amongst the highest value disputes to be litigated in their respective jurisdictions and we have trusts expertise in all key wealth markets. We have decades of experience working with the major lawyers, private banks and trust companies in the key offshore jurisdictions, with an in-depth understanding of their features and idiosyncrasies. 

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Private Wealth Disputes - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie uses its wealth of resources and expertise to assist private clients globally. The firm often takes on the most significant cross-border trust disputes that require specialist tax and litigation knowledge.
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Strengths

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  • The Baker McKenzie team provide lateral thinking and strategic advice. They are great at getting to know people and how they think. They are absolute experts in their field.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Baker McKenzie has wide experience in contentious trust matters, strong expertise and a client-focused approach.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Baker McKenzie has a team of leading litigators. They are hugely responsive and have a deserving reputation as a market-leader.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Anthony R Poulton
    Anthony R Poulton

    Anthony R Poulton

    Anthony Poulton is a highly respected private client litigator who often handles significant precedent-setting cases.

    • Clients love Anthony. He has worked on all the major trust cases in the last few decades and has really seen it all: his experience is unparalleled, and he is unflappable. His ability to build the right team for a major case is second to none.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Anthony Poulton is calm but super bright and sees the bigger picture, doesn't get lost in the weeds and always has a commercial take on what is going on.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Anthony Poulton is absolutely brilliant; he is just so highly regarded. He has an exceptional mind and just is an overall pleasure to work with.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Anthony is an utterly top-class adviser and one of the most likeable practitioners globally.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Gemma Willingham
    Gemma Willingham

    Gemma Willingham

    Gemma Willingham regularly advises trustees on offshore settlements and beneficiaries in disputes as part of an established private wealth practice.

    • Gemma is widely respected in the international private client industry and is supported by a great team. Her commitment to her clients and her willingness to jump in to resolve complex issues makes her a standout in the field.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Gemma Willingham is first class. I would recommend her wholeheartedly. She is very calming and deals well with disputing parties. She produces extremely excellent written communications.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Gemma is brilliant; she has emotional intelligence and strategic nous. She is an asset to her clients.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Yindi Gesinde
    Yindi Gesinde

    Yindi Gesinde

    Yindi Gesinde handles offshore breach of fiduciary claims and has further expertise in compliance and investigations.

    • Yindi Gesinde is cool under pressure.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Yindi Gesinde quickly understands the nature of issues and is proactive from the start.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Luke Richardson
    Luke Richardson

    Luke Richardson

    Luke Richardson is counsel at Baker McKenzie. He handles private wealth disputes as part of a broader litigation practice.

    • Luke Richardson is an extremely skilled and effective lawyer.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Luke is really good. Every time I've heard from or seen him he's been a valuable contributor. He comes across as a really safe pair of hands and really bright.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Gareth Roberts
    Gareth Roberts

    Gareth Roberts

    Gareth Roberts is an impressive associate who handles trust litigation, as well as a range of commercial disputes.

    • Gareth Roberts is extremely hard-working and gets everything done efficiently, but also has an eye on the bigger picture.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • It's a pleasure working with Gareth Roberts. He provides solid, reliable and detailed advice.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Gareth is amazingly clever and an extremely nice person. He's a real team player.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • I'm a huge fan of Gareth Roberts. He is an ideal associate, fully immersed in the detail and an excellent draftsman. He's a thorough, personable, likeable team member.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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