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Withers

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Connecticut

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Withers Bergman LLP, also known as Withersworldwide outside of the United States, is one of the world's best-known (and most sought-after) law firms for privately held capital, in particular, among multi-generational, high net worth, and ultrahigh net worth families to service their sophisticated legal needs. With 17 global offices, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, California, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and over 200 attorneys globally, including 100 in the US, we are incredibly well placed to advise on cross-border issues.

 
We are highly regarded in all aspects of traditional private wealth law but what sets us apart is our highly quantitative approach to practicing and servicing our clients. Our innovative lawyers customize, develop, and implement sophisticated investment tools, planning techniques, financial models, and systems that transfer content into relatable and easy-to-use ideas. We understand that every client and transaction presents unique challenges that require bespoke advice and thorough legal guidance.

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  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Media
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics

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Private Wealth Law - Connecticut

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Withers handles trust and estate planning for high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients at both a domestic and international level. In addition, Withers' attorneys also offer offshore trust and foreign investment planning.

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Strengths

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  • The Withers team is highly professional and responsive, creative and willing to look at new ways to organise and manage family offices and private family trust companies. The team also has an ability to explain complex issues to family members in a relatable and understandable fashion.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Withers has a great breadth and depth of very smart, very tactical and very thoughtful people in all positions.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Withers offers creative and holistic advice without sacrificing technical precision, with an emphasis on cross-border capabilities.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Withers has a breadth of talent and expertise in all areas related to private wealth services.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stanley Bergman
    Stanley Bergman

    Stanley Bergman

    Stanley Bergman advises high net worth and ultra-wealthy clients on a wide array of matters including estate planning, trusts and tax matters.

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  • David Stein
    David Stein

    David Stein

    David Stein splits his time between Withers' New Haven, New York and San Francisco offices. He provides succession planning and tax planning advice to high net worth clients.

    • David is a very technical attorney. He is really good to work with. He is very responsive.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • David is just intellectually brilliant. Beyond this, he is the kind of person who makes personal connections across the entire team. He is collaborative in the way he practises and he is always available.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • William J. Kambas
    William J. Kambas

    William J. Kambas

    William Kambas is renowned for his international tax expertise. He frequently guides family businesses in implementing wealth transfer structures and in making material investments.

    • William Kambas is highly sophisticated and technical. He provides great service and responsiveness.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Bill is thoughtful, creative, kind and brings a holistic approach to advising global family offices.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Bill has an amazing ability to connect with clients of all kinds. He knows the law inside-out and he is a genuine pleasure to work and collaborate with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Bill puts a great deal of thought and care into designing and implementing structures with an emphasis on compliance. He knows clients will have to live with the plan he has designed.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Edward Renn
    Edward Renn

    Edward Renn

    Edward Renn advises domestic and international high net worth individuals on estate, tax and business succession planning.
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  • Lawton Leung
    Lawton Leung

    Lawton Leung

    Lawton Leung advises high net worth clients on trust and estate planning. He is particularly notable for his work on charitable planning issues.

    • Lawton is fantastic to work with. He is always responsive and provides thoughtful advice for our complex situations.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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