Corporate Governance
United Kingdom
19 August 2025
Macfarlanes LLP is a ‘go-to’ firm for high-value and complex disputes for wealthy families and individuals, trustees and family offices. Capacity and matters involving vulnerable adults are significant growth areas for its private client disputes practice. Under the joint leadership of Jonathan Arr and Elizabeth Doherty, the team is increasingly playing a central role in multi-generational disputes. The group is well placed to advise on many issues spanning COP applications and disputes, to advising on the cross-border recognition of deputyships and attorneyships. Advising on freezing orders, and forgery claims are other core areas of expertise.
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‘A small but extremely powerful team that delivers real expertise alongside excellent client-handling. Strategic approach allied to a certain element of litigation 'street-fighting'.’
‘Elizabeth Doherty is truly fantastic. She gives everything to the work and the clients, as a result of which the clients have total faith in her. She is very knowledgeable and is quick to spot a tactical opportunity (without losing sight of the big picture).'
‘Macfarlanes are one of the most experienced firms in mental capacity work.’
‘Jonathan Arr - seasoned and dynamic litigator who can handle cases of the largest size and complexity.’
Practice head
Jonathan Arr; Elizabeth Doherty