Member Profile
Tamasin Perkins
Partner | Charles Russell Speechlys
Office Location: England and Wales
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Top Specialisms
Estates: Contentious
Guardianship and Mental Capacity
Trusts: Contentious
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Professional Biography
I advise high-net worth individuals, trustees and fiduciaries on private capital disputes. My practice includes complex international trust litigation and family business disputes including shareholder disputes. I also advise on domestic and international succession disputes including challenges based on capacity, fraud, undue influence or forgery, proprietary estoppel disputes and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. I often act for elderly clients and my practice includes capacity and financial abuse work, particularly where there is an international element. I work closely with family lawyers to advise on trusts in divorce proceedings, post-nups and pre-nups. I regularly advise on injunctions arising out of international litigation. I am a CEDR qualified mediator.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: Building up client relationships and helping people at difficult moments. Also the variety - no day is the same!
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Empathy, compassion, pragmatism, a commercial outlook
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: Succession in complex family businesses, issues around capacity, cross-border work in some developing jurisdictions
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Branksome Chine beach in Dorset - Rockwater there has beautiful views and great cocktails