Private Wealth Disputes

Navigating Private Wealth Disputes requires not only legal expertise but also discretion and sensitivity to the personal and familial dynamics involved. Our team is dedicated to providing strategic advice to protect our clients’ interests and resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. With our experience in Dispute Resolution and Private Wealth matters, we strive to achieve favourable outcomes for our clients while minimising the emotional and financial burden of litigation. Our work often involves also dealing with international elements through our associated law firms, including assets based outside the jurisdiction or in relation to offshore trusts, companies and other complicated structures.

 

Our Private Wealth Disputes services include dealing with:

  • Disputes over valuable assets: This encompass conflicts arising from the ownership, management, or distribution of high-worth properties, investments, businesses, or other significant holdings or even alternative asset classes, such as classic cars.

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  • Will Disputes (Challenges to English Wills): These disputes arise when there are concerns regarding the validity of a will, allegations of undue influence, lack of capacity, or improper execution.

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  • Trust Disputes: Conflicts may arise between trustees and beneficiaries regarding administration, distributions, or breach of fiduciary duties.

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  • Inheritance Claims: Disputes can emerge when beneficiaries contest the distribution of assets under intestacy laws or believe they have not received adequate provision under a will.

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  • Family Provision Claims: These disputes involve challenges to wills or trusts on the grounds of inadequate provision for family members or dependents, usually made pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

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  • Property Disputes: Conflicts over ownership, use, or management of properties held within a family or trust structure can lead to contentious legal proceedings.

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  • Executor and Administrator Disputes: Issues may arise regarding the appointment, actions or decisions of executors or administrators in managing the estate.

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  • Powers of Attorney Disputes: Disputes may occur over the exercise of powers of attorney, including allegations of misuse or abuse of authority.

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  • Mental Capacity Issues: This includes issues relating to whether or not a person had capacity when executing documents or making decisions; or obtaining a order from the Court of Protection in order to make decisions for those who have lost capacity.

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  • Unfair Prejudice Claims: Claims bright by minority shareholders of a company who have been treated unfairly or oppressively by the majority shareholders.

 

For more information, please contact one of our team on 020 7636 2100.