
Private Wealth Disputes
High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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The Withers team has an intense commitment to their clients and exceptional project management.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthWithers has a large and hugely experienced team with the ability to advise on the most high-profile and high-value trust disputes.
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Dawn Goodman
Dawn Goodman remains a leading name in the London private wealth disputes market. She brings significant experience to her work and is hugely well respected by sources. Dawn Goodman is the doyenne of this stuff and amazing; there's nothing she hasn't done.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthDawn Goodman has been doing this work forever; she's great. She's the original person in this area. She has done almost every type of case – cases big and small, and international.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Paul Hewitt
Paul Hewitt represents prominent individuals and families in high-value estate and trust administration matters. He is an expert on Inheritance Act claims and advises charities on legacy income matters. Paul is a really good litigator. He is a natural litigator; he has great cases, and it is always an interesting case when he is on the other side.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthIf I were involved in some difficult, really contentious thing, I'd want Paul Hewitt on my side.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
Band 1 
Band 1 
Stephen Richards
Stephen Richards is an expert in domestic and international disputes concerning trusts and inheritance. His work includes cases concerning capacity issues, and he also represents charities in matters concerning their legacy income.
Stephen Richards is delightful to work with; very highly respected and very effective at getting good results for his clients.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthStephen is great. I rate him very highly. He is very sensible, reasonable, calm and very clever.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthStephen is very switched-on and alert to all the client's needs. He is always willing to go the extra mile.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthStephen is a joy to deal with. He is 100% committed and dedicated. His responsiveness and attention to detail are incredible.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Natasha Stourton
Natasha Stourton is an expert in trust and succession disputes. She often acts for trustees in reviewing the structure of trusts and mitigating risks in response, as well as advising on inheritance proceedings. Natasha Stourton is sensible and a decent person to work across from. She is very reasonable and collaborative.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
Band 2 
Band 2 
Steven Kempster
Steven Kempster often acts in complex international trust and succession disputes, as well as matters relating to the operation of charities. Steven Kempster is one of the most experienced private client litigators. He exudes calmness whenever there is a crisis and always finds a way to resolve very difficult issues.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthSteven Kempster is an excellent advocate. He marries compassion with expertise.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthSteven is pragmatic, commercial, has good judgement and is really good to deal with.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Sarah Aughwane
Sarah Aughwane is experienced in private client disputes, including complex trust and probate litigation.
Sarah understands what clients need and is very astute.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthSarah is a pleasure to work with. She is a team player whilst also being a technical lawyer who can grasp complex and novel legal issues. She adopts a practical, client-focused approach to their resolution.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthSarah Aughwane is the real deal: exceptionally smart, driven and fantastic to work with.
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Ranked Individuals at Withers (6)
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Paul Hewitt
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Dawn Goodman
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Steven Kempster
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Stephen Richards
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Sarah Aughwane
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Natasha Stourton
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Band 2 High Net Worth 2026
Practice area: Private Wealth Disputes
Location: California
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