Globalisation and inter-connectivity has grown to an unprecedented level. Yet, in areas of private client disputes, matrimonial law, estate and succession planning, there remains an ever present need for strong local expertise to handle and navigate the legal landscape which remains firmly unique to each legal jurisdiction.
Our Matrimonial, Wills & Probate Practice Group consists of a regional team of specialists in our respective jurisdictions, with in-depth knowledge on local laws and regulations as well as vast experience in handling cross-border matters. Our network of well-regarded professionals is qualified in a broad range of matters concerning private client issues, family law matters, and estate and succession planning.
We are well placed to provide comprehensive solutions for all family and inter-personal relationship disputes. Our Team regularly acts for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on private wealth disputes and family law disputes. Such matters include divorces, child custody and guardianship disputes, family relocation disputes, maintenance and asset division litigation and domestic violence cases. Access to our extensive regional network of legal expertise provides our clients with an edge in cases where parties seek jurisdictional advantage in matters involving competing fora for adjudication of their disputes.
Our team of private client experts also advise and represent clients in contentious estate, probate and inheritance disputes such as challenging the validity of a will and claims in respect of the assets of a deceased. Our collective expertise encompasses the full range of estate matters which often involve complex issues with respect to testamentary capacity or mental capacity, fraud and undue influence. Our team has the requisite experience, contact network and access to qualified forensic and medical expertise required for matters involving complex fraud-related and mental capacity issues.
We understand the intricacies of familial relationships and frequently advise on succession planning and will drafting. We act in non-contentious probate and inheritance cases involving obtaining a Grant of Representation, as well as in trust and estate administration. We also assist and advise clients on other non-contentious private client and matrimonial matters such as pre/post-nuptial agreements, legacy planning and wills preparation.
Our network of regional lawyers enables our clients, access to high-quality expertise across multiple jurisdictions – an advantage which is increasingly invaluable in an age where families have familial ties and financial interests which transcend national boundaries.
We are consistently at the forefront of legal developments in each of our jurisdictions and have been involved in numerous landmark court decisions. Our practice is defined by the diligence, attention to detail, tact, sensitivity and professionalism with which we handle intricate and demanding legal challenges to obtain optimal solutions for our clients. With our network, our clients are assured of timely and well thought-out legal approaches to cases with an international dimension, even in complicated and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
