Addleshaw Goddard is active on behalf of family trusts and high net worth individuals, including those with assets across the UK, Europe, and beyond. The group works closely with the larger corporate offering to advise owner-managed businesses on succession planning and other issues. Yorke Eaton, a specialist in trusts who heads the firm’s national private capital team, co-leads the department alongside Pervinder Kaur, whose particular area of expertise is advising in private client matters involving significant assets or private company interests. Laura Woffinden is a name to note, with experience advising high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families.
Testimonials
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‘A very strong partner-lead team with significant experience in relation to trusts and dealing with beneficiaries.’
‘Pervinder Kaur is a very able partner who shows total commitment to her work in relation to trusts, and dealing with problems that arise.'
- 'Yorke Eaton is a very good partner; very intelligent and a good commercial awareness. Builds good relationships with his clients.'
- 'Laura Woffinden provides excellent service and commitment.'
‘Operating at the very top of the market, the team has significant strength in depth, led by stand out partners Yorke Eaton and Pervinder Kaur.’
'Yorke Eaton is one of the leading private client lawyers of his generation. Commercially savvy, he understands what makes his clients tick and is their trusted advisor. Very well-connected, he will be at the top of the market for many years to come.'
- 'Pervinder Kaur is astute, commercial and really gets to the grip of the knottiest of private client issues.’
‘Yorke Eaton and Laura Woofenden are our main points of contact. They combine focus and attention to detail, and they get to the nub of a challenge without taking an excessive amount of time.’
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yorke Eaton, Pervinder Kaur