Private Wealth Disputes
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : London (Firms)
Band 3
About
Provided by Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP
Drawing on the firm’s core strengths in tax, trusts, partnerships and real estate, we advise trustees and private individuals on resolving disputes.
Our experience spans the spectrum of contentious work, including allegations of breach of trust and/or fiduciary duty, proceedings for the removal of trustees, disputes regarding the validity of Wills, 1975 Act claims, disclosure of trust information and documentation to beneficiaries, misappropriation of trust assets, trustee fee disputes, trust variations and applications for court directions.
CONTENTIOUS TRUSTS AND PROBATE
We act for trustees, beneficiaries and members of high net worth families trust and probate disputes both in the UK and offshore.
FAMILY GOVERNANCE AND DISHARMONY
We assist families and trustees of family trusts to pre-empt, avoid and, where necessary, resolve family disputes and disharmony including through the formulation of family charters and governance codes.
MTG RESOLUTION
If you choose not to retain us as your litigation lawyers, we can still help you. MTG Resolution is our litigation consultancy. This service is directed to parties who have not instructed us to act for them in a dispute. We advise them on which lawyers to instruct, how to agree their fees, on strategy when the litigation is not going according to plan and on settlement.
Chambers Review
Maurice Turnor Gardner handles disputes relating to trusts, inheritance and charities. The firm is able to take on big-ticket international disputes that often concern complex structures and high-profile clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're excellent - very knowledgeable, very good at what they do, very collaborative in their approach and really pleasant to deal with."
"The team is excellent and advises on highly complex matters with efficiency and in a way that is streamlined and understandable for clients. The team offers an extremely high level of service."
"They're excellent - very knowledgeable, very good at what they do, very collaborative in their approach and really pleasant to deal with."
"The team is excellent and advises on highly complex matters with efficiency and in a way that is streamlined and understandable for clients. The team offers an extremely high level of service."
Notable Practitioners
Rupert Ticehurst is an expert in contentious trusts and estate work, often representing parties in significant international and high-value disputes.
"A superior intellect, great personal charm and bags of experience make Rupert the man to go to if you have a serious trust dispute."
"He is very bright and is always great to work with as well. He is a real star and just a measured practitioner."
"He's always calm, always collected, very hands-on, and clients trust him implicitly. He is a real pleasure to work with."