Private Wealth Disputes
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : London (Firms)
Band 1
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Taylor Wessing's contentious trusts team represents clients in multi-jurisdictional litigation and Court of Protection proceedings. The team also advises trustees on potential risks associated with particular arrangements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Taylor Wessing are highly skilled at evaluating complex issues and providing both precise and practical advice."
"They're a really good firm and they have a lot of depth in the team."
"I was really impressed with the way they provided their service. They were available any time of day and they were very well organised."
"The team at Taylor Wessing are highly skilled at evaluating complex issues and providing both precise and practical advice."
"They're a really good firm and they have a lot of depth in the team."
"I was really impressed with the way they provided their service. They were available any time of day and they were very well organised."
Notable Practitioners
Emma Jordan is a dual-qualified English barrister and Jersey advocate, and is well placed to handle significant offshore litigation.
"Emma is very calm under pressure and able to explain in more simple, straightforward and clear terms, as well as being technically excellent."
"Emma is very technically astute but also gets into detail quickly with the view of finding solutions."
Kirstie McGuigan's practice spans both contentious and non-contentious work. She acts for trustees in long-running multi-jurisdictional disputes and is accomplished in advising on Court of Protection procedures.
"Kirstie has a wonderful way of dealing with people, with a reassuring and calming influence, but is also really sharp and really clever."
"Kirstie has great instinctive legal judgement."
Caroline Tayler handles onshore and offshore private wealth disputes. This work includes litigation arising from the administration of trusts, probate disputes and professional negligence claims relating to tax plans.
"Caroline is a very strong litigator. She gets things done and is very organised. She is measured and very good with clients."
"Caroline's expertise and specialist knowledge in providing complex advice is first-rate. She is both highly responsive and personable, and her advice has been invaluable."
"Caroline's technical skills are highly rated and he is very approachable."
Kate Silbermann is a senior counsel specialising in contentious trusts and estates matters. She has assisted with various offshore trust disputes and brings expertise in fraud and asset tracing matters to her private wealth litigation work.
"Kate Silbermann has been working on the really big cases and definitely instils confidence."