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Provided by Stephen Richards
Stephen focuses on advising on trust, succession and capacity disputes both cross-border and domestically.
He is described as "clever and tenacious" and "a strong combination of iron fist and velvet glove." Stephen's reported cases include Morley-Clarke v Brooks concerning the cross border capitalisation of a life interest and acting in the Berezovsky estate (Gorbunova v Estate of Boris Berezovsky & ors), Re. MN, a leading Court of Protection decision on enforcement of foreign orders between California and England and decisions in both the High Court and Court of Appeal when acting for members of the Hinduja family. Stephen co-ordinates multi-jurisdictional litigation and dispute resolution, resolving matters away from the public glare wherever possible. He has particular expertise on issues concerning capacity, undue influence and financial abuse.
He regularly acts for individuals, beneficiaries, trustees, charities (both national and international) executors and other fiduciaries (including deputies and attorneys).
Stephen acted for the successful applicants in the first case before the Isle of Man to successfully rely on the equitable doctrine of mistake, which resulted in significant transfers into Trust being set aside (Smith & Other v Athol Administration & Others).
The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS).
Stephen is a contributor to Probate Disputes and Remedies and Inheritance Act Claims
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
He did a fantastic job for the clients and went well beyond the call of duty. He is very technical, measured and able to identify strategies in order to best service clients.
He is available 24/7 and there to guide and assist us.
He's very constructive but also fights his client's corner in the right way.
He did a fantastic job for the clients and went well beyond the call of duty. He is very technical, measured and able to identify strategies in order to best service clients.
He is available 24/7 and there to guide and assist us.
He's very constructive but also fights his client's corner in the right way.
