Anthony Poulton is a leading lawyer in the world of Private Wealth litigation, described by The Legal 500 as an ‘exceptional strategist, motivator and lawyer, whose ability to connect with the client and instil confidence is unrivalled’. Anthony started the market-leading private wealth disputes practice at Baker McKenzie in 2002 and has since grown the practice exponentially, leading his team to achieve great success representing some of the world's most prestigious clients.

Anthony specialises in advising clients engaged in disputes related to private wealth, trusts and family business governance. His clientele comprises trustees, executors, protectors, beneficiaries and interested third parties. He has over 20 years of experience in advising clients in relation to managing the risks associated with exposure to wealth-related controversy, including dealing with corporate and family governance and resolving ‘private’ family disputes. He is also known for handling work offshore, particularly in Bermuda, Cayman and Gibraltar.

Anthony and his team are highly regarded practitioners with the credentials to match. They were awarded Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year by STEP Private Client Awards (having also won the equivalent Chamber's award in 2018) and have been awarded Band 1 and Tier 1 status by the legal directories.

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