Private Wealth Disputes

Private wealth disputes involve conflicts over the management, distribution, or ownership of significant financial assets, often affecting high-net-worth individuals and their families. These disputes can arise from unclear estate plans, trust disagreements, undue influence claims, or business succession issues, requiring careful legal and financial resolution.

A common trigger is inheritance conflicts, where family members contest wills or trusts due to perceived unfairness, concerns about the benefactor’s mental capacity, or suspicions of coercion. Trust administration disputes may also arise if beneficiaries believe trustees are not acting in their best interests.

Led by three highly experienced private litigation experts, our team has an in-depth understanding of the laws relating to the distribution of assets and have an enviable track-record of resolving private wealth disputes in a timely manner, whilst being considerate of the high emotions such disputes can often elicit. They are renowned for their ability to successfully resolve issues whether that be via mediation between the parties or in dealing with claims and disputes through the Courts process.