Withers LLP has specialists across all aspects of private wealth disputes and, under the leadership of Stephen Richards, continues to attract complex and high-value cases from around the world. Paul Hewitt is particularly recognised for his representation of families with connections to the sub-continent. Steven Kempster has a wealth of experience in trusts and estates litigation, and continues to be involved in numerous leading offshore trusts cases. Natasha Stourton specialises in inheritance disputes, as well as contentious trusts and succession matters across multiple jurisdictions. Sarah Aughwane focuses on international trust and inheritance disputes, and has a particular interest in investment issues and professional negligence claims relating to trusts and estates.
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Sarah Aughwane
Natasha Stourton
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Stephen Richards
Other key lawyers
Dawn Goodman; Paul Hewitt; Steven Kempster; Sarah Aughwane; Natasha Stourton; Alexandra Dix; Rosalind Russell