Department profile
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : New York


Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Willkie Farr & Gallagher has an established private client team that acts for wealthy individuals, entrepreneurs and charitable organisations. The team is capable of handling a wide variety of matters including estate, tax and trust planning.

Strengths

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher has a vast amount of knowledge and a deep bench of experts in a variety of planning areas that coalesce around the clients' goals in their wealth transfer planning. They are excellent at developing rapport with the client and understanding their objectives.

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  • The Willkie team collaborates effortlessly across practice areas, providing cohesive and strategic guidance that reflects both technical excellence and a deep understanding of family dynamics and long-term objectives.

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher has a deep and talented bench.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2David J McCabe
    Band 2David J McCabe

    David J McCabe

    David McCabe is recognised as a trusted adviser for high net worth clients, often advising on trust structures, complicated estate planning matters and charitable planning.
    • David McCabe is the ultimate professional and displays an extremely high level of sophistication.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3David Posner
    Band 3David Posner

    David Posner

    David Posner advises high net worth clients on a broad spectrum of matters. Posner earns praise from market sources for his planning and client service skills.

    • David Posner is fantastic to partner with.

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    • David is kind, thoughtful, very quick, smart and detailed. He is likewise very responsive and listens. He is an enormous resource.

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    • David is a true professional and an outstanding attorney. He is always looking out for the best interests of his clients.

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  • Band 4Ani C Hovanessian
    Band 4Ani C Hovanessian

    Ani C Hovanessian

    Ani Hovanessian has notable experience advising high net worth clients on estate planning, charitable planning and business succession.
    • Ani Hovanessian is very thorough and thoughtful.

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Ranked Individuals at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (3)

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