Macfarlanes LLP excels in advising on capacity issues in high-value and complex disputes for high-net-worth families and individuals. Other key clients include trustees and family offices. It regularly covers disputes where there are large trusts and estates, and those with a significant cross-border dimension. It often advises on issues such as Court of Protection applications, the cross-border recognition of deputyships, and other areas such as forgery claims. Elizabeth Doherty is another key contact.
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  • ‘It specialises in offering a holistic approach across Court of Protection and a wider private client offering, that is full integrated, especially to HNW individuals.’

  • ‘Elizabeth Doherty is excellent - she is extremely dedicated to her clients, highly perceptive, and a very strategic thinker. She is fast coming to the forefront of practitioners in this area.’

  • ‘Macfarlanes COP team is highly experienced in COP work, particularly in the property and affairs area.'

  • 'They have the resources and skills to take on complex matters of high value and, for this reason, are generally involved in leading cases in this field.’

  • ‘Elizabeth Doherty is a standout individual in this area. She is experienced, skilled as a lawyer and calm under pressure.’

  • ‘Macfarlanes have a very strong Court of Protection team, with excellent cross-over to their contentious trust and estates expertise. They provide the complete service in this area where complex cross-jurisdictional, tax and trust issues can inter-relate with the affairs of a protected party.’

  • 'Jonathan Arr is brilliant- he is very knowledgeable, strategic in his thinking and gives very practical advice.'

  • 'Elizabeth Doherty - up and coming; very personable and knowledgeable. Jonathan Arr - excellent technical lawyer.'

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Elizabeth Doherty; Jonathan Arr