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Harbottle & Lewis LLP

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Harbottle & Lewis LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Disputes - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Harbottle & Lewis advises clients on significant trusts disputes and contentious probate matters. The team is also able to advise on cases involving fraud.

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Strengths

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  • The Harbottle & Lewis team demonstrate a strong combination of senior strategic oversight and highly capable lawyers who ensure matters move forward smoothly.

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  • Harbottle & Lewis provides a timely, diligent and accurate service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles Lloyd
    Charles Lloyd

    Charles Lloyd

    Charles Lloyd specialises in international trusts litigation and probate work. He draws on a wealth of experience in the area to assist an array of clients.

    • Charles Lloyd is a doyen. He is senior, has been around a long time and is super experienced and really unflappable. Nothing fazes him; he always makes the right judgement calls.

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    • Charles is an exceptionally experienced contentious trust lawyer who quickly grasps even the most complex situations. His strategic thinking and depth of knowledge inspire confidence from the outset. He is highly responsive and makes himself available. Charles combines sharp intellect with practical judgement, ensuring problems are handled efficiently and effectively.

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    • Charles is charming, urbane, unflappable and has excellent judgement. He is an acknowledged leader in the field.

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  • Sofie Hoffman
    Sofie Hoffman

    Sofie Hoffman

    Sofie Hoffman is an expert in contentious probate matters, providing counsel to clients both domestically and abroad. She is also an expert in fraud matters.

    • Sofie has excellent command of the subject matter. She has dealt with issues that are quite complex.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Sofie Hoffman is very good; loved by the client. She takes up a client's case very passionately and runs with it, with good attention to detail as well.

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  • Richard Hoggart
    Richard Hoggart

    Richard Hoggart

    Richard Hoggart is a managing associate at Harbottle & Lewis. He advises clients on contentious probate and trust matters, including those involving offshore jurisdictions.

    • Richard is excellent. He is very keen and enthusiastic, and very bright, and he is a charming lawyer. He is technically capable and interested in the law.

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    • Richard Hoggart is an absolutely brilliant associate.

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