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White & Case LLP

Private Wealth Disputes

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : New York

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Private Wealth Disputes - New York

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What the Team is Known For
White & Case is known for its international practice and advises high net worth individuals and families on their private wealth law matters, including trust and estate administration and multi-jurisdictional planning. The firm is particularly well regarded for its ability to handle sophisticated cross-border private wealth disputes.
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  • The department has excellent resources and can call upon experts in order to service our needs. Their size, global reach and wide-ranging expertise give White & Case very good coverage.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • My team at White & Case is always ready to answer any questions or issues I might have. They are very thorough and ready to explain the intricacies of law.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • White & Case continuously ensure they puts their clients at the forefront and do whatever is needed to meet the goal at hand.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • White & Case is seemingly capable of handling any matter. It has excellent coverage in terms of specialist availability and expertise.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • White & Case offers a high level of personal connection and attention to clients. They are able to navigate complex and rapidly changing circumstances.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Kavoukjian
    Michael Kavoukjian

    Michael Kavoukjian

    Michael Kavoukjian represents high net worth clients in contentious private wealth law matters. He is renowned for his cross-border work and the depth of his trust and estate knowledge.

    • Michael Kavoukjian is an outstanding attorney and counsellor.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michael Kavoukjian will do anything for his clients to accomplish what is needed to be done.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michael Kavoukjian's fluency and total command of the law is only overshadowed by his bedside manner.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michael Kavoukjian has some top-rate clients. He is incredibly detailed advice and has fantastic client care.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michael Kavoukjian is able to have a full understanding of cases. He is always on top of all aspects. He is great at coordinating various teams and staying on top of a dispute.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Christopher Lacaria
    Christopher Lacaria

    Christopher Lacaria

    Christopher Lacaria is a partner in White & Case's private wealth department. Lacaria is experienced in advising high net worth individuals and families on trust and estate planning and administration.

    • Christopher Lacaria is technically very smart and very practical in terms of how he approaches situations or challenges. He is very responsive and works very hard in terms of making himself available.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Christopher Lacaria is really just an outstanding lawyer. He is very smart, capable and efficient.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Christopher Lacaria is very well respected at his firm. He is someone who is responsive and very much engaged in developing relationships that are helpful to the clients.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Kerry O’Rourke Perri
    Kerry O’Rourke Perri

    Kerry O’Rourke Perri

    Kerry O’Rourke Perri acts for high net worth clients on a range of matters, including estate, trust and tax planning.

    • Kerry O’Rourke Perri is very strong and impressive.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Kerry has really strong technical skills. She did a great job identifying the issues and managing the unknown.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Kerry O'Rourke Perri is absolutely comprehensive in how she analyses the problem. She can outline what the different courses of action are.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Kerry is incredibly proactive, organised and exceedingly intelligent. She is always seeking to expand her knowledge of the work she does.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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