Kingsley Napley LLP’s family team, led by Sital Fontenelle, is known for handling matters involving multijurisdictional trust and corporate structures, substantial dynastic wealth, and complex third-party or intervener issues. ‘Superstar divorce lawyer’ Jane Keir is particularly adept at handling matters involving inherited wealth and multiple jurisdictions. Described by clients as a ’superb leader in her field’, Charlotte Bradley mediates high-value financial matters, and Will MacFarlane specialises in advising HNW and UHNW clients on cross-border financial disputes, with current matters spanning the US, Europe, and Asia. Connie Atkinson focuses on multijurisdictional disputes and business assets, and Lauren Evans, also a mediator, advises on international issues, business, and trust holdings. Other key figures include Abby Buckland and Stacey Nevin, who is noted for her advice on offshore trusts and family businesses, with particular expertise in France, the USA, the Channel Islands, and the Middle East.
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‘My team from Kingsley Napsley was on top of all the details with thoughtful recommendations. They supported me throughout my divorce, not only with excellent legal advice but also with compassion and understanding during some difficult times for me.’
‘First class. An expert, focused family team with the support of a broad range of non-family lawyers at the firm when needed, which it is often in substantial family cases.’
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Sital Fontenelle
Other key lawyers
Jane Keir; Charlotte Bradley; Abby Buckland; Connie Atkinson; Will MacFarlane; Stacey Nevin; Lauren Evans; Hannah Butcher; Nevin Rosenberg