Lawyers

Edward Birell

Edward Birell

Work Department

Dispute Resolution / Private Wealth Disputes

Position

Partner

Career

Edward advises UK and international clients in relation to a wide range of trust, pensions and other private wealth disputes, both domestic and those spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Edward has significant specialism in complex trust disputes particularly those with a corporate asset base or those with an international element. He acts for trustees and beneficiaries alike advising on breach of trust claims and the financial aspects of claims and settlements. He is a core member of the pensions litigation team advising on construction and rectification issues as well as claims within pension schemes. He also has landed estate experience dealing with a range of contentious issues involving trust structures and partition. Edward is named as a Rising Star in the Legal 500 2024.

Edward is admitted to practise in England and Wales.

Mentions

Private client • South East

Contentious trusts and probate

Leading associate