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Private Wealth Disputes - London (Firms)
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What the Team is Known For

Withers remains a strong choice for clients involved in complex private wealth disputes. The firm's work also includes representing charities in legacy income cases.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dawn Goodman
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Dawn Goodman
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Senior Statespeople

Dawn Goodman remains a leading name in the London private wealth disputes market. She brings significant experience to her work and is hugely well respected by sources.

"Dawn Goodman has been very well known for many years and is one of the leading private client litigators. She is extremely effective."

Paul Hewitt
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Paul Hewitt
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Band 1

Paul Hewitt represents prominent individuals and families in high-value estate and trust administration matters. He is an expert on Inheritance Act claims and advises charities on legacy income matters.

"Paul is an incredibly strong litigator and has an exceptional eye for detail."

"He is really good, a safe pair of hands, always measured."

"Paul Hewitt is a master strategist."

Stephen Richards
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Stephen Richards
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Band 1

Stephen Richards is an expert in domestic and international disputes concerning trusts and inheritance. His work includes cases concerning capacity issues and he also represents charities in matters concerning their legacy income.

"He did a fantastic job for the clients and went well beyond the call of duty. He is very technical, measured and able to identify strategies in order to best service clients."

"He is available 24/7 and there to guide and assist us."

"He's very constructive but also fights his client's corner in the right way."

Natasha Stourton
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Natasha Stourton
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Band 3

Natasha Stourton is an expert in trust and succession disputes. She often acts for trustees in reviewing the structure of trusts and mitigating risks in response, as well as advising on inheritance proceedings.

"She is exceptional and is technically very strong, She knows the law very well but can also think outside of the box, comes up with creative solutions and really acts in the client's best interest."

"She is excellent and was a very resourceful and irreplaceable member of the team."

Steven Kempster
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Steven Kempster
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Band 3

Steven Kempster often acts in complex international trust and succession disputes, as well as matters relating to the operation of charities.

"Steven is a pleasure to deal with on every level. He is very smart and focused on solutions for clients while also being on top of all of the detail of a matter."

"He is really great to work with and really knows his stuff. He is really good at putting together a team that works for each client."

Ranked Individuals at
Withers LLP

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Private Wealth Disputes

Dawn Goodman
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Dawn Goodman
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Senior Statespeople
Paul Hewitt
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Paul Hewitt
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Band 1
Stephen Richards
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Stephen Richards
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Band 1
Natasha Stourton
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Natasha Stourton
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Band 3
Steven Kempster
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Steven Kempster
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Band 3