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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‘Paul Hewitt is a legend in the area. Sarah Aughwane is an up and coming partner who has immense skills and is very hard-headed despite the pressure of litigation.’
‘Paul Hewitt is one of the biggest names in this practice area: he has seen it all but retains a real passion for the work which is evident from the depth of thinking and strategic approach he brings to each case.'
- 'Stephen Richards combines deep legal knowledge, a practical approach to problem-solving, excellent leadership, and a lovely way with clients.'
- 'Alexandra Dix is really impressive: she is really astute and seems to have an almost endless capacity for work. She has a great eye for detail but is also very well-liked by clients.'
‘If you’re about to go to war for the fight of your life you absolutely need to make sure this firm is on your side ! Exceptional company and highly talented people. Paul Hewitt is exceptional you definitely would not want to come up against him!’
‘Steve Kempster - great to work with, always good-humoured and understands what is needed to be done, deals with what matters. Sarah Aughwane - really understands what you need as an offshore lawyer and is great to be with on a team.'
Key clients
- Trident Trust Company (Singapore) Pte Ltd
- Diabetes UK
- Trust for Research and Education on the Arms Trade
Work highlights
Advised GP Hinduja and three of his siblings in complex Court of Protection proceedings arising from his brother SP's loss of capacity and social isolation.
Advised Michael and Lindsay Bond, in a high-profile dispute over the validity of purported lifetime transactions and last will of their father Reg Bond deceased, a multimillionaire tyre magnate and racehorse breeder, through to a successful outcome at trial.
Advised Trident Trust Company (Singapore) Pte Ltd on proceedings in the English Court seeking directions as to the future administration of a Trust. The proceedings are unusual in that they involve a part of the Government of India (the Enforcement Directorate).
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Practice head
Stephen Richards
Other key lawyers
Dawn Goodman; Paul Hewitt; Steven Kempster; Sarah Aughwane; Natasha Stourton; Alexandra Dix; Rosalind Russell