Handling complex and multi-jurisdictional disputes involving trusts, estates, and family assets, Harbottle & Lewis LLP excels in private wealth. Department co-head Charles Lloyd advises on disputes involving trusts, estates, family businesses, cross-border succession, and asset-holding. Co-head Sofie Hoffman is skilled in international trust, probate, and fraud matters, including cases involving dishonesty, undue influence, and forgery. Matthew Leverton has notable experience with civil fraud and asset recovery, Richard Hoggart has expertise in cases involving the removal of trustees and personal representatives, and Andrew Reay is skilled in handling post-death issues, particularly those with an international angle.
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- Strength in depth, sophistication, and a brilliant team working.
- Charles Lloyd is the Frank Sinatra of trust litigation - legendary.
- Harbottle & Lewis have been extremely adept at advising on a family dispute, liaising with the other parties involved and working hard for a resolution. Their ability to dig deep into the issues involved and recommend the optimal way forward has proved outstanding.
- An excellent team that competes with any other firm in the area.
- Charles Lloyd is peerless in the area. He always makes the right judgment call. A complete class act. Richard Hoggart is a star in the making. He adds real value to any case.
- Harbottle is becoming a real heavyweight in the field of contentious trusts and probate work. It provides unparalleled client management services combined with in-depth experience in hard-fought litigation. An all-around great outfit.
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Practice head
Charles Lloyd; Sofie Hoffman
Other key lawyers
Matthew Leverton; Richard Hoggart; Andrew Reay