Macfarlanes LLP excels in advising on capacity issues in high-value and complex disputes for high-net-worth families and individuals. Other key clients include trustees and family offices. It regularly covers disputes where there are large trusts and estates, and those with a significant cross-border dimension. With Charles Lloyd at the helm, it often advises on issues such as Court of Protection applications, the cross-border recognition of deputyships, and other areas such as forgery claims. Elizabeth Doherty is another key contact.
Testimonials
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‘It specialises in offering a holistic approach across Court of Protection and a wider private client offering, that is full integrated, especially to HNW individuals.’
‘Elizabeth Doherty is excellent - she is extremely dedicated to her clients, highly perceptive, and a very strategic thinker. She is fast coming to the forefront of practitioners in this area.’
‘Macfarlanes COP team is highly experienced in COP work, particularly in the property and affairs area.'
'They have the resources and skills to take on complex matters of high value and, for this reason, are generally involved in leading cases in this field.’
‘Elizabeth Doherty is a standout individual in this area. She is experienced, skilled as a lawyer and calm under pressure.’
‘Macfarlanes have a very strong Court of Protection team, with excellent cross-over to their contentious trust and estates expertise. They provide the complete service in this area where complex cross-jurisdictional, tax and trust issues can inter-relate with the affairs of a protected party.’
‘The team is headed by the hugely experienced and eternally wise Charles Lloyd. Jonathan Arr is also brilliant- he is very knowledgeable, strategic in his thinking and gives very practical advice.'
‘Charles Lloyd - smooth, but fights his corner. Elizabeth Doherty - up and coming; very personable and knowledgeable. Jonathan Arr - excellent technical lawyer.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Charles Lloyd