England - London • Private client
Baker McKenzie
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The ‘excellent’ team at Baker McKenzie is a powerhouse for the most complex, high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes. This global practice excels in the most major international trust disputes. Practice head, Anthony Poulton, receives many plaudits for his ability to handle substantial cross-border cases. Poulton is a recognised figure in the offshore world too. The team frequently works with key lawyers, private banks and trust companies, both nationally and internationally. Gemma Willingham also garners considerable praise for her substantial expertise in handling contentious issues relating to private wealth, succession and trusts. Yindi Gesinde plays a pivotal role in the department and is recognised for her specialist expertise in trust disputes. Senior associate Luke Richardson focuses on private-client wealth disputes, and regularly handles a myriad of complicated trusts disputes. He is also adept at handling a variety of cases centring on wealth controversy.
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Testimonials
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- 'Astonishing insight and response time.'
- 'Gemma Willingham is highly impressive and extremely adept at steering trustees through rocky waters in the most complex of cases. Very bright, charming and -just as importantly - with deep reserves of the emotional intelligence necessary for this work.'
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Key clients
- Dr Winston Wong
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Work highlights
- Advising Dr Wong, an ultra-HNW client, on global litigation to recover assets worth over $20bn presently held by trustees, individuals and companies in multiple jurisdictions.
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