Withers builds contentious trusts with Mourant hire

Withers has strengthened its contentious trusts and succession group with the hire of Ziva Robertson from Mourant du Feu & Jeune. Robertson, who moved on 1 January, specialises in complex, cross-jurisdictional trust disputes, both onshore and offshore.In her previous role Robertson led Mourant's Cayman Islands trust litigation practice and had previously served as Charles Russell's head of trust litigation between 2000 and 2004.Withers managing partner Margaret Robertson told Legal Week: "We do a lot of work offshore and having someone who is Cayman-qualified and knows the ropes is very important. Having someone of Ziva's calibre will allow us to compete more effectively in the market."

January 22, 2009 at 12:28 AM

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Withers has strengthened its contentious trusts and succession group with the hire of Ziva Robertson from Mourant du Feu & Jeune.

Robertson, who moved on 1 January, specialises in complex, cross-jurisdictional trust disputes, both onshore and offshore.

In her previous role Robertson led Mourant's Cayman Islands trust litigation practice and had previously served as Charles Russell's head of trust litigation between 2000 and 2004.

Withers managing partner Margaret Robertson told Legal Week: "We do a lot of work offshore and having someone who is Cayman-qualified and knows the ropes is very important. Having someone of Ziva's calibre will allow us to compete more effectively in the market."

Robertson added: "I am looking to continue my [contentious and non-contentious trust litigation work] both in the UK and internationally and Withers seemed like the obvious choice. I will bring over my experience and existing clients and to develop the practice further."

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