Member Profile
Sarah Aughwane
Partner | Withers
Office Location: England and Wales
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Top Specialisms
Dispute Resolution or Arbitration
Estates: Contentious
Trusts: Contentious
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Professional Biography
Sarah specialises in on and offshore trust litigation including claims for removal of protectors or trustees, access to trust information, Mistake, Variation and directions applications. She has experience on cases in jurisdictions including the Jersey, Guernsey, Switzerland, the Bahamas, Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, the Isle of Man and Nevis. Sarah also advises on professional negligence actions in the context of trusts and estates, including actions to recover the costs of offshore proceedings from negligent onshore professionals. She also advises on all types of domestic and international probate disputes including issues relating to the validity of wills and trusts and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: The families and their stories
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: AI and the ways in which it can help us do things better
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Lyaness