Member Profile
William Fletcher
Senior Associate | Macfarlanes
Office Location: England and Wales
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Top Specialisms
Commercial Litigation
Trusts: Contentious
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Professional Biography
Will has a particular focus on high-value international trust and private client disputes, as well as complex commercial litigation. He acts for a wide range of UK and international clients including large corporates, sovereign institutions, professional trustees and high-net-worth individuals. Will has experience litigating in the UK and international courts, including Jersey, Guernsey, the Cayman Islands and The Bahamas.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: The remarkable individuals involved and the uniquely personal nature of the cases.
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Hard work, empathy and good humour.
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: The globalisation of large scale trust disputes and the strategic considerations and opportunities that trend gives rise to.
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Scarfes Bar