Praised as ‘efficient and responsive’, Hugh James handles both onshore and offshore disputes involving trusts and estates. The practice is led by Roman Kubiak, who is praised as ’hugely experienced, technically superb, and very good with clients’. Kubiak is also a key port of call for high-net-worth individuals, while Matthew Evans leads the firm’s private wealth team. Victoria Jones and Ellen Shipton are other key team members.
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- ‘The firm has an excellent reputation and is efficient and responsive. The case I was involved in with the firm was very well prepared and well-run.’
- ‘A fantastic firm that is going from strength to strength.’
Work highlights
Represented multiple defendants in defending a claim under the Inheritance Act 1975, successfully preventing a substantial alleged lifetime gift and share of the estate and achieving a favourable settlement for the client.
Practice head
Roman Kubiak
Other key lawyers
Matthew Evans: Victoria Jones: Ellen Shipton