We are delighted to announce the appointment of Danielle Cahill as a Partner in our market-leading Private Wealth Disputes team, who will be based in our London office.
Formerly a Senior Associate at Clifford Chance, Danielle brings more than 13 years’ experience of top-tier litigation and dispute resolution practice to the firm. She has acted on high-profile cases involving capacity and power of attorney matters in the High Court and Court of Protection, and her expertise lies in representing high-net-worth individuals in complex family disputes, as well as advising trustees, commercial and banking clients.
Danielle will focus on developing our Private Wealth team’s cross-border and offshore disputes practice. Her appointment reinforces our commitment to strengthening our Private Wealth services for high-net-worth clients in London and nationwide.
Commenting on her appointment, Danielle said:
“I am very proud to be joining Hugh James as a partner in the Private Wealth Disputes team with a focus on building up the firm’s onshore and offshore practice. I look forward to bringing my experience navigating high value and complex claims to the firm, which includes advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and trustees on a range of issues in the disputes space.
“Hugh James has an excellent reputation as one of the leading Private Wealth Disputes teams in the UK, with a particular focus on offering pragmatic advice, and I am delighted to contribute my expertise in heavyweight disputes to further strengthen our offering.”
This appointment marks another significant step in the evolution of our Private Wealth Disputes team in London and follows the recent advancement of Ryan Taylor to Partner in May this year.
Roman Kubiak, Partner and Head of Private Wealth Disputes said:
“I am delighted to welcome Danielle Cahill to the Private Wealth Disputes team as a Partner. Danielle brings significant experience working at a top-tier City litigation and dispute resolution practice representing high-net-worth individuals and families in complex wealth disputes, both onshore and offshore.
“I’m also incredibly proud to see Ryan Taylor promoted to the Hugh James partnership. Since joining the Private Wealth Disputes team in London, Ryan has been instrumental to our growth and success in helping the team become a leader in the City market.
“I am excited for the future of our practice, and these recent appointments align perfectly with the evolving needs of our clients and vision to continue to develop our high value and cross-border trust and estate disputes practice.”
