Overview

Withers is one of the world’s first international law firms dedicated to the business, personal and philanthropic interests of successful people, their businesses, families and advisers. With over 220 partners and more than 1,500 other staff members in 17 offices across Europe, the US, Asia Pacific and the Caribbean, Withers has unparalleled expertise in the key legal issues facing individuals, their families and their businesses. Its clients’ interests span 80 countries and the firm has acted for 75% of the top 100 UK ‘Sunday Times Rich List’, and a significant number of the US ‘Forbes List’ of Richest Americans, the Singapore Forbes Rich List and Hong Kong Forbes Rich List.

For more, visit www.withersworldwide.com

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Practice Areas:
19
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
38

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Tax Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
National Ranking
Immigration Law

Regional

Los Angeles

Tier
1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Tax Law
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Los Angeles
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier
3
Los Angeles
Family Law

New Haven

Tier
1
New Haven
Tax Law

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Tax Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
National Ranking
Immigration Law

Regional

Los Angeles

Tier
1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Tax Law
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Los Angeles
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier
3
Los Angeles
Family Law

New Haven

Tier
1
New Haven
Tax Law
Tier
1
New Haven
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
New Haven
Commercial Litigation

New York City

Tier
1
New York City
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
New York City
Immigration Law
Tier
2
New York City
Tax Law
Tier
3
New York City
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
New York City
Real Estate Law

San Diego

Tier
1
San Diego
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
San Diego
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier
1
San Diego
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
San Diego
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
2
San Diego
Tax Law
Tier
3
San Diego
Family Law

San Francisco

Tier
2
San Francisco
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
2
San Francisco
Trusts and Estates

Stamford

Tier
2
Stamford
Trusts and Estates

Practice Areas

Withers has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 10 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Arbitration
  • Art Law
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Entertainment and Sports Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
  • Labor and Employment Law - Employee
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Withers proudly has 38 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

New York, NY
430 Park Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10022-3505
United States
La Jolla, CA
4250 Executive Square, Suite 540
La Jolla, CA 92037
United States
Los Angeles, CA
10250 Constellation Boulevard, Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067
United States
San Francisco, CA
Greenwich, CT
1700 East Putnam Avenue, Suite 400
Greenwich, CT 06870-1366
United States
New Haven, CT
157 Church Street, 12th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510-2100
United States
Houston, TX
Hong Kong, HK
Suite 2005-7, 20/F, Gloucester Tower
The Landmark
15 Queen's Road Central
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Tokyo, JP
Cambridge, GB
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