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INTRODUCTION

Contentious private client disputes, which often involve challenges to trusts and wills, are becoming increasingly prevalent. These disputes are often international in nature and involve a consideration of complex arrangements which have been established over many years.

Our specialist team has extensive experience advising on a wide array of private client disputes. We have developed niche expertise in cases involving allegations of fraud, such as situations where assets have been dissipated by a trusted advisor. In urgent scenarios, we provide critical advice to maximize recovery prospects, often through personal and proprietary freezing injunctions, ancillary disclosure orders and disclosure orders against third parties implicated in the fraud. Where advice on potential criminal remedies is required, we collaborate with leading law firms that specialise in this area.

We pride ourselves on identifying our clients’ objectives at an early stage and crafting strategies that meet those goals efficiently and cost-effectively. Our team frequently collaborates with the firm’s renowned private capital group, whose specialists excel in international tax planning and succession matters. Additionally, we maintain an extensive network of contacts with law firms and professionals across all major offshore jurisdictions.

By leveraging our deep expertise and comprehensive network, we ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of advice and support in resolving their complex disputes.

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Sofie Hoffman does an excellent job for clients – more than capable of managing both the mediation and negotiation side of proceedings.”

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Sofie Hoffman has been excellent at focusing on the important issues, while also navigating some very sensitive personal/relationship complexities between the various parties to the litigation.”

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