Richard Norridge
Partner, Head of Private Wealth and Charities | Herbert Smith Freehills
JURISDICTION
TOP SPECIALISMS
Charitable Planning and Philanthropy
Estates: Contentious
Trusts: Contentious
Office Location
London, United Kingdom
Short Biography
Richard heads up the firm's Private Wealth and Charities Group as well as the Trust disputes practice. Richard is based in London, but travels frequently to Hong Kong and Dubai having worked there previously. His practice is international and spans all major onshore and offshore jurisdictions globally, with a focus on Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Richard acts for ultra-high net worth individuals, their family offices, private banks and other advisers on a range of contentious and non-contentious trust and probate issues together with mental capacity, undue influence, charitable and family company matters. He also has extensive experience in acting for international banks and individuals in cases involving fraud.
What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?
Hoppers
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Always have a notebook with you
What was your first job?
Paper round
What is the book you recommend to everyone?
Why Punish?
What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?
Increased impact of cyber terrorism