The ‘outstanding’ team at Baker McKenzie receives plaudits for its ‘excellent service levels’. Anthony Poulton heads the department and has a stellar reputation in the market. The group regularly acts in major international trust disputes, often with a multi-party dimension. The practice is also skilled at coordinating cases across borders, and is known for its experience in handling disputes with the main international offshore jurisdictions. Key members of the department include Yindi Gesinde and Gemma Willingham. Luke Richardson and Gareth Roberts are among the other stand-out members of the department.
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Testimonials
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‘Gemma Willingham is a fine litigation partner, cautious but strong, innovative but exemplifying the standards of the firm.'
‘The practice excels in high value, multi-jurisdictional trust and other private client disputes. It acts in some of the highest profile and largest matters in the industry; it has a global presence and an excellent team in London. It is one of the top firms in this area.’
‘Gemma Willingham - A superb partner who has it all: an excellent communicator, a strategic but thorough approach, tough, calm and willing to fight hard when the situation merits it. A pleasure to work with but a steely opponent.'
'Anthony Poulton - At the very top of the profession, with bags of experience, charm and technical nous. A giant of the contentious trusts world with some incredible cases under his belt. Gareth Roberts - extremely impressive senior associate.’
‘The practice is unique because of the extraordinary experience it has of doing the very biggest global cases coupled with its ability to cater for every need thrown up by the case.'
‘Anthony Poulton is a great motivator with a shrewd commercial mind as well as having a comprehensive grasp of the law.'
Key clients
- Dr Winston Wong
Work highlights
Continuing to advise Dr Wong, an UHNW client, in his global litigation to recover assets worth over $20bn presently held by trustees, individuals and companies in multiple jurisdictions.
Advising a client who is suing to recover trust property worth over $600m that was transferred from the trustee of a discretionary trust to the trustee of a purpose trust with no beneficiaries.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Anthony Poulton
Other key lawyers
Yindi Gesinde; Gemma Willingham; Luke Richardson; Gareth Roberts