Private Wealth Law - New Zealand
What the team is known for
Chapman Tripp is expert in inter-generational asset planning as well as tax strategies that mitigate exposure for high net worth individuals and closely held businesses. The team is capable of taking on complex, cross-border work in addition to its domestic matters.
Strengths
"Chapman Tripp has a long-established trust practice."
Notable practitioners
Jarrod Walker works on domestic and cross-border private wealth matters for high net worth families. He advises on trust restructuring and estates and property planning matters. He also aids clients with contentious trust matters. "Jarrod is exceptional and I would rate him as one of the top lawyers in the UHNW field in New Zealand. He also has an extensive network globally."
Phillippa Wilkie specialises in charity work in addition to her trust law practice. Wilkie often advises on international trusts matters. "Phillippa is great, she focuses quite heavily on the charitable space."