Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Richard is a disputes partner and heads up the firm's Private Wealth and Charities Group as well as the Trust disputes practice.
England - London • Private client
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Headed by Richard Norridge, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has a dedicated private wealth practice that comprises senior disputes, advisory and transactional lawyers. Clients include institutional clients, trustees, their insurers, beneficiaries, family offices and wealthy individuals. Norridge’s practice and client base is international and spans the leading onshore and offshore jurisdictions. Nick Clayton is another name to note from the specialist tax disputes and investigations unit. The group typically advises on complex actions pursuing or defending trustees, and on third-party claims by or against trustees. It has also acted in the arbitration of trust disputes. William Turner was recently promoted to ‘of counsel’ and is a solicitor advocate. He specialises in both contentious and non-contentious private client work.
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‘Impressed with how collaborative the team was. We were working on an international trust matter. Understood the human emotions behind trust disputes.'
‘Richard Norridge is a standout partner who has a deft touch in difficult cases. John Mathew is a rising associate’.
‘Partner led team. Excellent associates. Available 24/7.'
‘The team is professional and well equipped with the expertise needed for managing contentious trusts and probate matters.'
‘Richard is undoubtedly the expert in his area. In addition to technical knowledge, he is outstanding in providing tactical and strategic advice to make sure the case and the process is managed to the benefit of the client.'
‘Richard Norridge is excellent. He is knowledgeable, practical, friendly and helpful.'
Work highlights
- Represented, and continues to represent, members of one of Asia's richest families by net worth, in two sets of Hong Kong High Court proceedings and in an ongoing beneficiary dispute relating to a family trust, which holds well over $1bn of assets.
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Richard Norridge