Private Wealth Disputes - North West
What the Team is Known For
Rothley Law acquired the private client business of Shoosmiths in July 2023. This team has experience advising high-profile individuals, entrepreneurs and major landowners. The firm's private wealth team specialises in wealth protection, family matters, philanthropy, luxury assets and property matters.
Strengths
"The team has a national reach geographically and a range of experience within the team so can cover all types of client work."
"They go all out as a team, they are exceedingly thorough, and they are also very nice people who deal very well with clients. They are of the highest calibre."
"From partner to paralegals, they are all specialists in this area and able to offer clients a good range of coverage. They are very commercial and good at making innovative funding arrangements."
Notable Practitioners
Manchester-based Adam Draper advises clients on contentious trusts and succession matters, including Inheritance Act claims and proprietary estoppel cases. "Adam's cool manner under pressure always puts clients at ease." "Adam Draper has an affable and constructive approach to contentious probate work. I highly recommend him." "Adam Draper is so consistently outstanding." "Adam Draper is very well known nationwide as a successful leader."
Andrew Bishop is a contentious trusts and estate specialist. He represents clients in 1975 Act claims and related matters. "Andrew is always responsive and offers practical solutions for clients." "Andrew is great to deal with, responsive and just really fun." "Andrew Bishop's knowledge in this area is superb and he's practical in the way he approaches things."