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Private Wealth Disputes

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Private Wealth Disputes - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Withers remains a strong choice for clients involved in complex private wealth disputes. The firm's work also includes representing charities in legacy income cases.
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Strengths

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  • Withers has a can-do approach. They do not stand on ceremony. Also, they really understand the complexities of the litigation as well as the family dynamics.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Their advice is well considered and expert. Each fee earner is able to finely balance legal, financial and reputational issues across a broad number of contentious probate matters.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Withers has a huge team with a depth of talent. They're great at managing big-ticket cases efficiently.

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  • Withers is undoubtedly one of the best teams out there. Everyone you deal with there has great experience. Both partners and associates are all top-quality.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Withers takes client commitment to a completely new level. They work tirelessly to achieve the stated objective and do so in sympathy with the client's time limitations.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Dawn Goodman
    Dawn Goodman

    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 gives 100% to the client. She is inexhaustible in pursuing the clients' interests.

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    • Dawn Goodman is the grand dame of the contentious trust world. She is a good fighter and very creative lawyer.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Paul Hewitt
    Paul Hewitt

    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 has been top of the industry for many years. He is inspiring, and his strategy and negotiation skills are unmatched in the industry.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Paul is able to deliver complex, expert advice in an accessible, approachable way. He is a trusted adviser.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Paul Hewitt is hands down the best strategist I have worked with. He works everything out all the way through. He is a superstar in this area.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Paul is a no-nonsense and tactical lawyer. He is a really lovely guy and top of my list for contentious probate.

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  • Stephen Richards
    Stephen Richards

    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 has brilliant technical knowledge and is very empathetic.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Stephen is an excellent lawyer and an excellent person. He is very easy to deal with and always goes the extra mile to ensure he delivers the highest level of service in all respects.

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  • Natasha Stourton
    Natasha Stourton

    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 creating a great profile in the market and she is very bright.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Natasha has really detailed knowledge of the law with specialisms like crypto disputes and offshore litigation. She has a lot of market knowledge. Her quality lives up to her reputation.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Natasha is very polished, bright and calm under pressure.

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  • Steven Kempster
    Steven Kempster

    Steven Kempster

    Steven Kempster often acts in complex international trust and succession disputes, as well as matters relating to the operation of charities.

    • He is unfazed by anything; everyone finds him remarkably calm in the most terrible litigation.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Steven Kempster is a very calm, measured and thoughtful litigator. He is very effective in whatever he does.

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  • Sarah Aughwane
    Sarah Aughwane

    Sarah Aughwane

    Sarah Aughwane is experienced in private client disputes including complex trust and probate litigation.

    • Sarah is quite cool, calm and collected. She is very thoughtful, and deals well with stressful demands.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Sarah Aughwane is a real star of the future. She's very no-nonsense, super-smart and very good at managing the whole process of litigation. She will go far.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Sarah really fights for clients. She is also very good on strategy, and legally as well.

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