
We are delighted to announce that Richard Wilson QC and James Brightwell will be speaking at the KNect 365 Private Client Trans Trusts International Conference on 3rd, 4th & 5th June 2018 at the Hamilton Princess, Bermuda.
James Brightwell will be contributing to the International Trust Litigation Update on Monday, 4 June 2018, 11:15 – 12:05. This will be an informative session giving a roundup of the most current cases from around the world.
Richard Wilson QC will be appearing in Trans Trusts International Supreme Court on Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 09:50 – 10:30. See how the experts argue their case in front our renowned judging panel lead by the Hon. Justice David Hayton. A rare opportunity to watch the experts on their feet.
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Described by The Legal 500 as “one of the stars of his generation”, Richard Wilson KC specialises in litigation, drafting and advisory work across traditional and commercial chancery. His practice focuses on trusts and probate, both contentious and non-contentious, related company and partnership law, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, tax, professional negligence and civil fraud.
Richard has acted in many of the most significant and high-value cases in these areas in recent years. He is currently involved in several disputes concerning the estates of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) in England and overseas.
His practice frequently involves offshore matters and private international law. He has appeared before the Privy Council, the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of Gibraltar, the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of Bermuda, the Supreme Court of The Bahamas, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, and the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. He has also provided expert evidence on English law before the Royal Courts of Jersey and Guernsey.
Richard regularly acts in disputes across all the principal offshore jurisdictions. A significant proportion of his practice involves international clients, particularly those based in Asia, including Hong Kong.
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