Chambers Review
Skadden's Trusts Estates team is well known for advising high net worth individuals and families on a broad range of private wealth matters. Clients and peers alike hold the Skadden team in high esteem.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Skadden has a great reputation and a strong department."
"They provided an absolutely excellent service."
"All interactions are positive with the Skadden team, who are knowledgeable of all subject matters. They are very responsive and attentive on short notice and in tight deadlines."
"Skadden has a great reputation and a strong department."
"They provided an absolutely excellent service."
"All interactions are positive with the Skadden team, who are knowledgeable of all subject matters. They are very responsive and attentive on short notice and in tight deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Amy Erenrich Heller earns praise across the market for her in-depth experience advising wealthy clients on a broad range of private wealth matters.
"Amy is probably one of the smartest tax trust and estates people I know. She's my go-to at the top of my list."
"Amy is terrific; she is very easy to work with and very knowledgeable."
"She's brilliant, very smart, and also very professional."
Ivan Taback co-heads the firm's private clients/trusts and estates group and is highly regarded for advising high net worth clients on a wide array of matters.
"He is just so smart, so approachable, and willing to share his considerable knowledge."
"Ivan is very bright with very good ideas, and is very good with clients too."
Arlene Newton is highly regarded for her ability to advise high net worth individuals and families on trusts and estate planning. Newton is particularly well recognised for her client service skills.
"She is always available if I call and have any questions. She's very intelligent and very tempered. She's very smart and always available. She's a lovely person to work with."
"I have worked with Arlene for several years and she is knowledgeable, personable and client-focused."
"I think Arlene is an excellent practitioner and a really bright and brilliant attorney."