Holland & Knight is a major international firm with a strong presence in Florida for private wealth matters. "They do phenomenal work," says one interviewee, while another notes: "They provide value to clients with their great planning strategies and client service."

One source comments: "We find the firm to be of the highest calibre and to have significant expertise in the international private client market space. Due to the significant size of the firm, they have many offices and locations and by virtue of their size have a wealth of experience. They also have numerous attorneys who are skilled in various areas affecting the international private client market."

Notable practitioners

Christopher Boyett is "an excellent probate litigator," and highly regarded for his work on contentious trusts matters. Another source notes that "clients really like him."

Edward Koren is "extremely well known and well respected," and "a big presence in this market" for high net worth trusts and estate planning matters. He is also said to be "gentle and persuasive with clients, as well as having a vast knowledge of tax, estate and trust law."

Kevin Packman is highly respected for his depth of experience in international private client tax matters. "He has an incredibly collected and focused approach, and is very good for inheritance tax issues," comments one interviewee. Another source comments: "He has a wealth of experience in serving the international private client market and has significant experience dealing with the Internal Revenue Service on international tax compliance issues. Kevin is well known and respected in the international tax professional services space."

Stewart Kasner advises families, individuals and institutions on high-value private client matters. Kasner is particularly noted for technically complex international tax, trusts and estate planning work, and according to one interviewee his strengths include "deep technical knowledge and quick responsiveness."