Clifford Chance LLP's private wealth and asset management disputes practice has a vast array of experience in advising clients on high-value and complex disputes which frequently involve multiple jurisdictions, both onshore and offshore. It has leading practitioners in London, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, and is well-placed to handle cross-border disputes. In addition, it is frequently advising trustees and clients on sanctions and regulatory-related risks. Practice head Jeremy Kosky ‘brings immense experience to the space making the firm a select choice for the very biggest matters’. Maxine Mossman has extensive trust disputes experience in England, Jersey, Guernsey, the Cayman Islands, and the British Virgin Islands, and she is experienced in advising both trustees and high-net-worth individuals. Laura Hasson acts for a variety of clients, including financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, corporates, trustees, protectors, and beneficiaries. Nicole Buncher has recently moved to the firm's Dubai office.
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Testimonials
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‘Formidable department whose cross-over with expertise in the commercial world, banking and private equity make it the ideal choice for the most dynamic entrepreneurs' contentious private client needs.'
‘Jeremy Kosky is a hugely respected and influential figure in the private wealth disputes arena. He is currently engaged in a number of enormous matters. Utterly committed to his client, absorbed in the detail of his case, while being able to bring perspective and commerciality to the client's needs. Emily Elliott is a star associate of the future.’
‘An absolutely top-drawer contentious trusts practice led by the formidable Jeremy Kosky and stocked with an array of outstanding talent through the ranks.'
'They have the scale, ability, work ethic and dedication that is required to handle the largest and most complex cases in this area, and they are brilliant at what they do. ’
‘Jeremy Kosky is one of the leading partners of his generation. He is absolutely committed to his client's interests and never takes his eyes off those. He is a creative thinker and has masses of experience in this field, which he uses to get results for his clients. He is also a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Emily Elliott is going to be a superstar. She is incredibly sharp, hard-working and effective, and punches well above her level of experience. Clients love her and opponents listen to her. Brilliant on the very biggest and most complex cases with a bright future ahead.’
‘Exceptionally easy to deal with coupled with all the capabilities and expertise you’d expect from such big hitters. Jeremy Kosky is smart, smooth and very commercial. Charles Joseph is a force of nature when it comes to the retention of complex factual matters.’
‘Jeremy Kosky is a stand out litigator with a huge wealth of experience, particularly in the cross border and offshore trust disputes market. He is extremely responsive, on top of details and the papers and clearly dedicated to providing a first-rate service to clients. Laura Hasson is a star of the future. She is very bright, diligent and responsive.'
Key clients
- John J Moores
- Butterfield Trust
- ING Bank
- Sequent
Work highlights
- Advising members of the Sackler family on a potential settlement of all of the many claims being brought against them across the US in relation to their pharma business, Purdue.
- Acting for ING Bank in defence of a High Court claim for payment of €70m under a performance bond.
- Acting for one of the heirs of Dr Jan Kulczyk and associated companies in their defence of English proceedings involving claims of breach of contract and for remedies against alleged overpaid beneficiaries under a will administered under Swiss law, brought against its clients together with a family member and a family trust.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Laura Hasson
Clifford Chance LLPEmily Elliott
Clifford Chance LLPLeading partners
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Maxine Mossman
Clifford Chance LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeremy Kosky