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Private Wealth: Trusts - UK
Individual Editorial
Dakis Hagen KC is an exceptionally well-known trusts practitioner who is frequently sought after for his work on trusts within divorces and estate management. He is often instructed in the most high profile litigation matters.
Strengths
Dakis is such a charming and effective advocate, and has unbelievable intellectual power which he wears quite lightly. He's able to lead judges through analysis like others really can’t.
A measured and considered barrister, who has a wonderful manner with clients and is a delight to work with.
Dakis is very thoughtful about cases and analyses them well. He always gives clear advice.
Dakis is excellent. He thoroughly understands the law, he's pragmatic and he's tactically flexible.
Dakis' command of case law is unparalleled. He knows all the authorities backwards and judges really listen to him. When he speaks he carries a lot of weight, as he has a thorough command of the area.
Offshore (Bar) - UK
Individual Editorial
Dakis Hagen KC has a strong reputation for handling international trust, fraud and asset-tracing matters. He regularly appears in Bermuda and Jersey, as well as the Caribbean jurisdictions. Hagen is highly experienced in regulatory proceedings and is noted for his skill in handling trustee applications and jurisdiction challenges.
Strengths
Dakis remains our first choice for complex commercial chancery work.
Dakis is first-class.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK
Strengths
Dakis has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and works exceptionally well with offshore lawyers in London.
Dakis is a charming and effective advocate with unbelievable intellectual power which he wears lightly. He is able to lead judges through a case like others really can’t.
Dakis Hagen is just incredibly knowledgeable on the trusts side of things.