Private Wealth Law

Holland & Knight provides extensive tax and estate planning services to wealthy and ultra-wealthy clients. "They have a good reputation and they have some very stellar clients, especially on the international side," observes a source.

The firm is notable for having strong practitioners in key markets around the USA. "They have a solid bench and real depth across the country," states a market commentator, and another interviewee says: "They are extremely strong in Florida and have a significant presence across the East Coast."

Notable practitioners

Christine Albright is a well-respected practitioner and has extensive expertise in estate and tax planning matters. "I know the top people in the nation and I would say she is at that level," states an interviewee. "She is a really phenomenal lawyer," says a commentator,adding that "she is extremely smart and sophisticated in her approach. She has an incredible breadth of experience to bring to the client's situation."

David Scott Sloan is co-head of the firm's global private wealth services group. "His breadth of knowledge across multiple practice areas is impressive," observes an interviewee, adding: "He understands how all the minute pieces fit together and can think creatively to solve any problem. He also has the credibility to sit in a room with anyone and make progress."

Edward Koren provides high-level estate and wealth planning advice and is noted by as peer as being "extremely well known and well respected." He acts for a variety of high net worth clients, including wealthy families, entrepreneurs and business owners. "He is a key name there and strong in Florida," observes a source.

Market sources recognise Joshua Husbands for his in-depth expertise in private wealth matters, and especially those involving life insurance planning. "He is a name well known for insurance matters," says a fellow attorney, who continues: "He is an expert in his own right - he has in-depth knowledge of insurance issues and I recommend him to clients."

Vivian Thoreen is acknowledged for her strength in trust and probate disputes. "She is a high-profile trial lawyer who has a strong reputation for litigation and tough cases," says an interviewee. A California-based commentator states that Thoreen is "first-rate - there's no doubt about that," and explains that "she is a leader, and is recognised across the state as one of the best trial lawyers."