UK Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Ros Bever, Claire-Marie Cornford, Helen Clarke and Ashley Hill Irwin Mitchell Irwin Mitchell is a full-service law firm with a national and international presence. Founded in Sheffield in 1912, it has grown to become one of the UK’s larg - est law firms, with 21 offices across the UK. Irwin Mitchell’s private client group is tailored to the com - plex needs of high net worth individuals, families and international clients. Its interdisciplinary approach spans family; wills, trusts and estate disputes; in - ternational and high net worth individuals; residen - tial property; lifetime and estate planning, tax (LEP); partnerships, wills and probate (PWP). For high net
worth, ultra high net worth and international clients, the firm provides a private office experience, manag - ing projects across multiple jurisdictions. It advises on succession planning, wealth protection, tax effi - ciency and governance for business owners, landed estates, rural businesses and vulnerable clients. Its expertise includes cross-border estate administra - tion, trust structuring and contentious probate. The firm’s priority is to build a comprehensive multidis - ciplinary team to provide tailored advice in an ever- changing environment.
Authors
Ros Bever is the award-winning managing partner of Irwin Mitchell’s private client group and a board member of Irwin Mitchell LLP. A leading figure in UK family law, Ros is internationally recognised for her
Claire-Marie Cornford is head of Irwin Mitchell’s wills, trust and estate dispute team in London, and is a leading expert in private wealth disputes. Recruited from Mishcon de Reya, she has built a thriving, top-
expertise in high-value, complex cases involving trusts, cross-border issues and private equity structures. She has acted in landmark Supreme Court cases and is ranked as a Chambers “Star Individual”. Ros holds a Global Executive MBA (with Distinction), which enhances her ability to advise sophisticated clients on complex financial matters. She is currently expanding her international practice through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) initiatives in Singapore and France. A trailblazer and inspirational leader, Ros is admired for her strategic insight, global perspective and unwavering commitment to client service.
ranked team known for handling high-value, complex cases nationally and internationally. Claire- Marie is renowned for her litigation skills, strategic thinking and client-focused approach, attracting high net worth and ultra high net worth clients. Recognised by Spears, TATLER and Citywealth, she is also active in STEP and ConTrA. Her reputation among peers and counsel garners consistent referrals, and her leadership continues to shape the firm’s international private client growth strategy.
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