Member Profile
Paul Hewitt
Partner | Withersworldwide
Office Location: London, United Kingdom
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Top Specialisms
Trusts: Contentious
Estates: Contentious
Dispute Resolution or Arbitration
Connect
Professional Biography
Top ranked in the directories, described as a ‘star litigator’ and ‘a formidable opponent’; Paul's clients have included HEH VIII Nizam of Hyderabad in litigation with India and Pakistan over funds held in trust by NatWest since 1948. Paul specialises in all types of trust and succession disputes often with a cross border element, including claims about the validity, construction and rectification of wills and trusts, financial provision claims, removal of executors and trustees, and contentious estate and trust administrations. Paul also advises on contentious Court of Protection matters, both financial, and health and welfare, involving those unable to manage their own affairs. He heads the firm’s work for charities and not-for-profit organisations on legacy income.