The 'absolutely top-notch' team at Farrer & Co is best-known for its work on complex and high-value disputes with an international dimension. Jointly led by Toby Graham and Jeremy Gordon, the practice advises a broad spectrum of domestic and international UHNW clients, trust companies and fiduciaries. It is increasingly instructed to act as administrator for UHNW estates which are subject to litigation, and frequently advises on high-value capacity and protectorship matters. Another area of focus has been working on cases involving the overlap between charities law and trusts. Joanna Poole advises trustees and beneficiaries in onshore and offshore contentious matters, and Charlotte Fraser specialises in international trust, probate and succession disputes. Elizabeth Sainsbury is sought after for her work on complex multi-jurisdictional trust and probate cases. Henrietta Mason is highly regarded, along with Tom McPhail who frequently advises settlors, beneficiaries, trustees and protectors. \n \n 
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Tom McPhail
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Toby Graham; Jeremy Gordon

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Charlotte Fraser; Joanna Poole; Henrietta Mason; Elizabeth Sainsbury; Tom McPhail; Melody Munro

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