The busy team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP typically acts for prestigious ultra-high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutions, family offices, private banks, and trust companies. Richard Norridge leads the department, which frequently advises on numerous complex and high-value matters involving multiple jurisdictions. It operates as a global practice, and regularly works with its wider Asian private wealth team based at its Hong-Kong office. Its experience covers pure advisory work through to advising on complex contentious matters.
Testimonials
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'The team is responsive and collaborative, supportive, and pragmatic in guiding the client through what risks need to be addressed.'
'The team's work product is well managed, efficient and systematic.’
‘Richard Norridge is personally approachable, down to earth, responsive and great to collaborate with. Richard's litigation experience is invaluable. Yet at the same time he is aware of the importance of effective family governance trust and communication. Therefore he is commercially realistic and astute.'
‘The team is professional, diligent and responsive and never failed missing any part of the case that brings advantages to the client.’
‘Richard Norridge is professional, diligent, has up-to-date knowledge on the subjects, has wide experience in managing the case and litigation strategy, but yet very approachable.’
‘Very agile and bright team with a wide range of experience.'
'They are able to draw on the expertise of the wider firm (both area and jurisdiction) to provide a seamless service.’
‘Richard Norridge and William Turner are very knowledgeable, detail-focused and good at getting to the heart of complex issues. They provide thoroughly considered and practical advice.’
Work highlights
- Acted for a high-profile individual in civil and criminal proceedings brought by HMRC and CPS in respect of investigations into the individual's UK tax affairs.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Norridge