Conyers’ private client and trust team advises on a wide spectrum of complex, contentious and non-contentious trust and estate matters for individuals, families, trustees, private trust companies, and corporate clients. The practice is particularly strong in inheritance planning, private investment structures, and inter-generational wealth transfers, while also advising on regulatory issues affecting cross-border transactions. Head of team Robert Lindley is a prominent figure in the market, with extensive experience in high-value trust restructuring applications, Beddoe applications, and trustee direction matters before the Cayman courts.
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Testimonials
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'They have niche expertise.'
‘Very efficient and concise in terms of advice provided, cuts straight to the point.’
‘Robert Lindley and his team provide excellent advice and are very responsive. I highly recommend them.’
‘The team has strength in both contentious and non-contentious work, with a depth of expertise in both by its practitioners. I find this particularly useful because when considering the structuring for a family at the outset, it is very helpful to have the insight of litigators who have seen the pitfalls play out in practice and can advise the family accordingly.’
‘Robert Lindlay is a highly experienced head of team and provides a calm, knowledgeable approach to matters.'
Work highlights
Represented the enforcer of a Cayman Islands STAR trust in contested Beddoe proceedings.
Advising a HNW MENA-based family on the establishment of a Cayman Islands private trust company and trust structures.
Advising a Cayman Islands trustee on the restructuring of a trust and variation proceedings before the Cayman Islands Court.
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Sally Peedom
Practice head
Robert Lindley