At Trowers & Hamlins LLP, Helen Briant advises on a variety of high-value and complex private wealth disputes. The team has a particular focus on advising on cases involving family companies and business arrangements, and is also skilled at handling disputes with an international dimension.

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Key clients

  • Farihah Zaman, Dewan Raisul Hassan, Lana Zaman and Amani Zaman

Work highlights

  • Acted for US executors and beneficiaries in respect of a claim brought by a disappointed beneficiary seeking an order that approximately £2m of assets pass outside the will by virtue of a death-bed wish. The matter went to a seven-day trial and is awaiting judgment.
  • Acting for adult children in a complicated estate and trust dispute where there are several million pounds of assets (both personal and business), involving a claim under the 1975 Act, claims of misconduct by the trustees, injunctive relief and a number of complicated issues.
  • Acting for trustees and beneficiaries in a £16m claim in connection with a family property business where there are allegations of fraudulent conduct and mismanagement.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Helen Briant