INTRODUCTION
Contributed by: Ivan A. Sacks, Withers
Withers is an international law firm with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. It is one of the world's best-known law firms for privately held capital, particularly among multi-generational, high net worth, and ultrahigh net worth individuals and families to service their sophis- ticated legal needs. For over 125 years, Withers has been proud to partner with clients to realise their am- bitions, protect their interests and help them use their resources to shape the future. The firm has a global
team of more than 1,500 people, 220+ partners and over 650 other attorneys worldwide, and 45% of the partnership is comprised of women. Withers spe- cialises in tax, trust and estate planning, as well as litigation, employment, family law, corporate transac- tions and other legal issues for individuals. Withers is ranked amongst the top-tier of firms in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth guides and has also been recognised as one of the best law firms by other legal directories.
Contributing Editor
Ivan A. Sacks is a senior partner in the private client and tax division of Withers, qualified and resident in New York. He is a trusted advisor to international and domestic families and family offices. Ivan is the global
head of Withers’ families and family office group and a member of the Latin American and Asia-Pacific groups. From 2013 to 2019, he was the global chairperson of Withers, during which period Withers significantly expanded its footprint, capability and profitability. Ivan counsels families and entrepreneurs on the structuring of closely held business interests, family offices and charitable foundations, the design and administration of trusts and estates, and comprehensive risk management, governance and succession planning.
Withers 157 Church Street New Haven Connecticut 06510 430 Park Ave New York, NY 10022 USA Tel: +1 203 302 4100; Fax: +1 203 869 0558;
Email: inquiries.gw@withers.us.com Web: www.withersworldwide.com
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