Private Wealth Disputes

The private capital group at DWF in Manchester advises wealthy business-owning and entrepreneurial clients on capital tax planning, family investment companies and other structures, and trust and estate administration as well as handling private client probate matters.

"The DWF team are very good at keeping communication chains concise and making sure information is disseminated promptly. They are a pleasure to work with."

"The team are extremely knowledgeable both in respect of the substantive law but also the practicalities of litigation and are able to provide clear, accurate and highly effective advice to clients."

Daniel Williams is a Manchester-based litigation partner who regularly advises on wills and trust disputes, among other contentious matters. "Daniel Williams is very commercially astute and straightforward to deal with." "Daniel Williams is very professional and knowledgeable, and explains everything very well." "Daniel keeps a tight ship and tight control of everything. He is a master tactician."

Paul Maddock is a director in DWF's Liverpool office. He handles a wide range of contentious matters, including probate and trust disputes. "Paul abounds with energy and enthusiasm. He is decisive, pragmatic and excellent with people. He understands his clients and gets very quickly to the fundamental core of a case." "Paul Maddock continues to be a standout litigator who always manages a remarkable balance of calm, sympathy and determination in all those challenging moments."