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Richard Wilson KC

Barrister | Serle Court

Office Location: London, United Kingdom

Jurisdiction

England and Wales, The Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Antigua, Gibraltar, St Kitts & Nevis

Top Specialisms

Trusts: Planning

Trusts: Contentious

Estates: Contentious

Professional Biography

Described by one of the legal directories as "... the all-around superstar of a barrister" Richard Wilson KC has an extensive multi-jurisdictional practice in trusts and estates matters, frequently acting for large professional trustees and UHNWIs. He has appeared in many of the leading cases in these fields, including the Wang dispute in Bermuda. He also advises on high value trust and succession planning.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

Oswald's

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Do not pretend to know that which you do not

What was your first job?

Barman / waiter for a catering company (I can still do silver service!)

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

Remains of the Day - Kazuo Ishiguro

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

Probably an increasing number of trusts and estates disputes!