Private Wealth Disputes
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : London (Firms)
Band 1
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Macfarlanes maintains its reputation for market-leading contentious trusts expertise, representing clients globally in significant, high-value disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Macfarlanes is the pre-eminent team in London. All of the team are very strong, consistently very clear, always helpful, quick and efficient, They're a class act and very personable."
"I think the service they provide is absolutely flawless. They have an incredibly high standard."
"Macfarlanes is the pre-eminent team in London. All of the team are very strong, consistently very clear, always helpful, quick and efficient, They're a class act and very personable."
"I think the service they provide is absolutely flawless. They have an incredibly high standard."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Lloyd specialises in international trusts litigation and probate work. He draws on a wealth of experience in the area to assist an array of clients.
"He's immensely experienced; he's seen and done it all. He's completely unflappable and makes the right strategic calls."
"I appreciate his calm demeanour and very sound judgement."
"Charles is a brilliant litigator, incredibly clever and accessible. He is also meticulously careful."
Jonathan Arr is a well-respected litigator who handles contentious matters, such as breach of trust claims and will disputes, as part of a comprehensive private client practice.
"Jonathan Arr is excellent tactically and strategically. He knows the commercial concern of clients, is very good with clients and is easy to work with. He's a leader in this area."
"Jonathan Arr is very good to deal with. He will only take good points."
Elizabeth Doherty advises clients involved in international trust and inheritance litigation. She also handles Court of Protection work.
"She's incredibly bright, quick and pragmatic. She's got huge amounts of common sense and clients love her. She's unbelievably efficient, clever, meticulous and has got great judgement."
"She's strategically very astute and capable of maintaining the big picture while not losing sight of the technical aspects of any matters."