Noted for its strength in high-value trust, probate, and succession disputes, Winston Taylor's private wealth team advises on the full spectrum of private wealth issues, including cross-border and divorce-related trust matters. Additionally, it represents ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and fiduciaries, including trustees, beneficiaries, settlors, and executors. Practice head Caroline Tayler manages large-scale litigation across England and Wales, as well as offshore jurisdictions, including the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, France, and the Channel Islands. Kirstie McGuian advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and trustees on complex private client matters and litigation, while George Porter assists clients with private wealth disputes, specialising in complex cross-border trust litigation and arbitration. Sacha Somerston advises clients on complex onshore and offshore trust disputes, managing multi-jurisdictional litigation before the English courts and offshore jurisdictions. Emma Jordan left the firm in February 2026.
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Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Kirstie McGuigan
Kirstie McGuigan
Caroline Tayler
Caroline Tayler
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Sacha Somerston
Sacha Somerston
Practice head

Caroline Tayler

Other key lawyers

Kirstie McGuian; George Porter; Sacha Somerston; Emma Jordan