Balancing costs and claims in family provision applications
Costs are an important consideration in all legal proceedings. Deceased estate litigation, however, often involves litigants with modest means, and…
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I provide advice on a broad range of business transactions, including mergers, business sales and acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships. My clients benefit from my skills as a negotiator and expertise in creating structures for tax effectiveness and asset protection.
As part of our Estate Planning and Wealth Management practice, my experience includes asset protection, trusts, succession planning, analysing established structures, contested estates — including family provision matters, family asset arrangements, and preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardian documents.
I have advised clients in a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, wholesale, transport, retail, construction materials, property and cosmetics.
I have extensive experience helping people protect their assets. I firmly believe that litigation is the last resort, not the first option. I understand the interrelation between estate litigation and other areas of law including family law, property law, business law, commercial law and insolvency.