Private Wealth and Trust Disputes

Our private wealth disputes team regularly acts in the highest value, cross-border and multiparty trust and wealth disputes. High-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors, protectors, beneficiaries, private wealth banks and interested third parties seek our representation in high-stakes disputes, trusting us for our experience and discretion. We also help our clients settle and mediate disputes out of court. Our multi-award-winning team is ranked as a leading practice by the key benchmarking legal directories.

Our Services

Why Baker McKenzie?



In-depth knowledge of high-value complex litigation	Unparalleled global coverage	Collaboration for a seamless approach
We advise clients on pivotal disputes, often involving multiple parties and jurisdictions. Our team is experienced in coordinating actions across borders and utilizes our knowledge of trust law alongside our expertise in jurisdictional and procedural rules and the special remedies that may be available to obtain successful outcomes for our clients.	We are the only law firm in the world with trusts and tax expertise in all key wealth markets and with more than 100 wealth management and wealth controversy counsel in 30+ jurisdictions, we are able to advise clients on their most complex disputes while tapping into our local capabilities, global reach and linguistic fluency. We also regularly work with an extensive network of correspondent offshore law firms. We have decades of experience working with the major lawyers, private banks and trust companies in the key offshore jurisdictions, with in-depth understanding of their features.	We work closely with our Wealth Management group, helping families and firms mitigate global tax exposure in their personal and business undertakings and advising them on estate and business succession, corporate and fiduciary structures, asset protection, governance issues and compliance with tax and reporting obligations. Our trust, wealth, and tax planning skills, combined with our disputes capability, enable us to provide a coordinated service to clients in this area.

Band 1, Private Wealth Disputes, United Kingdom, Chambers High Net Worth 2025
Band 1, Private Wealth Law, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Singapore, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Spain, Chambers High Net Worth 2025
Tier 1, Contentious Trusts and Probate, United Kingdom, Legal 500 2025
Tier 1, Private Wealth and Family Law, Singapore, Legal 500 2025
Contentious Trusts & Estates Team of the Year, Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025
Law Firm of the Year – London, Citywealth Awards 2025
International Legal Team of the Year (large firm), STEP Private Client Awards 2024
European Private Client Team of the Year Award, Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2022
Contentious Trusts & Estates Team of the Year (Large Firm), STEP Private Client Awards 2022 and 2019
International Law Firm of the Year, Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2021
Private Client Team of the Year, Legal Business Awards 2020

“The practice is unique because of the extraordinary experience it has of doing the very biggest global cases coupled with its ability to cater for every need thrown up by the case.” – Legal 500 2026, United Kingdom, Contentious Trusts and Probate

“The practice excels in high value, multi-jurisdictional trust and other private client disputes. It acts in some of the highest profile and largest matters in the industry; it has a global presence and an excellent team in London. It is one of the top firms in this area.” – Legal 500 2026, United Kingdom, Contentious Trusts and Probate

“They have been skilful in navigating sensitive, complex and high-stakes matters. From the partners all the way to the trainees, the talent is unparalleled and clearly extremely well informed.” – Chambers HNW, United Kingdom, Private Wealth Disputes

“Market-leading reputation aside, what makes this team stand out from its competitors is the quality of its members. Without exception, they are exceptional - clever, responsive and engaging. They all really support each other.” – Legal 500 2025, United Kingdom, Contentious Trusts and Probate

“They have experts on a wide range of topics and are very good at bringing them together as needed to solve complex matters. They are also good listeners who understand a problem and work as a team.” – Chambers HNW 2025, Switzerland, Private Wealth Law

“An excellent Singapore private client law firm” with “quality of work, reputation and responsiveness.” – Legal 500 2025, Singapore, Private Wealth and Family Law

“Baker McKenzie has a strong reputation with UHNW clients. They have global recognition and capabilities, essentially for international families.” – Chambers HNW 2025, China, Private Wealth Law (International Firms)

“Tenacity is a strong characteristic of Baker McKenzie and they always get the best solutions, even in the most complicated cases. They have always demonstrated high levels of knowledge.” – Chambers HNW 2025, Spain, Private Wealth Law

“Regularly advises wealthy Indonesian families and individuals on private wealth matters, business succession and wealth transfer planning. It has particular strength in cross-border wealth planning.” – Chambers HNW 2025, Indonesia, Private Wealth Law

“This team understands the succession, estate planning and governance needs of wealthy families. They are able deal with the practicalities, and not just the theory, of operating these structures.” – Chambers HNW 2025, Malaysia, Private Wealth Law

“The Baker McKenzie team has ample knowledge of cross-border issues including understanding offshore trusts and their intersection with Argentine law.” – Chambers HNW 2025, Argentina, Private –Wealth Law

“Always very attentive, giving us security throughout the process and the certainty that we were doing the best that could be done.” – Chambers HNW 2025, Brazil, Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth

“Baker McKenzie does an exceptional job at understanding the clients' needs, as well as going above and beyond to understand the impacts of their implementation on their clients.” – Chambers HNW 2025, Colombia, Private Wealth Law

“Baker McKenzie has good knowledge of the high net worth segment and the different international products available for planning opportunities. They are very approachable and easy to deal with." –Chambers HNW 2025, Mexico, Private Wealth Law

“Baker McKenzie are excellent at providing advice for complex cases. The lawyers are experienced and reliable. They have an excellent grasp of cross-border issues and can sync up advice with other jurisdictions.” – Chambers HNW 2025, USA: New York

Our Services

Why Baker McKenzie?

Key Contacts

Anthony Poulton

Gemma Willingham

Yindi Gesinde

Simon P. Beck

Pierre T.H. Chan

Celeste Ang

Dawn Quek

Dr. Richard Gassmann

Dr. Valentina Hirsiger

Jacopo Crivellaro