According to the recently released edition of Chambers High Net Worth, Higgs & Johnson continues to be an “industry leader” in offshore trusts. The guide to leading professional advisers to wealthy individuals and families noted that the Firm has an “excellent group of attorneys who capably evaluate Bahamian law implications in structuring family planning and provide knowledgeable and professional services.” Also praised for its “deep bench of litigators”, the Guide further stated that the attorneys are “very experienced and their commercial awareness is on the forefront.”
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Recognized for his “extensive experience in handling trust disputes and restructuring matters”, Senior Partner, Philip C. Dunkley, K.C. is hailed as a “Senior Statesperson” with clients noting that “he brings invaluable experience and support to matters worked on by his colleagues and is respected among his peers.”
N. Leroy Smith is Partner and Chair of the Private Client & Wealth Management practice. His clients have said that “Leroy is brilliantly agile in his ability to advise on complex matters and his attention to detail is unmatched. He has rightly established himself as a formidable force within trust litigation.” Leroy has also been described as being “…innovative and determined to resolve difficult or complex matters” and also “incredibly smart with a distinguishable way of presenting cases which are very detailed and well thought out.”
“Respected as a leading trust attorney”, Of Counsel, Earl A. Cash, Ph.D., is lauded “as ‘the Oracle’ within industry circles due to his impressive knowledge of trust and estate law, and his unmatched ability to apply such knowledge to complex matters.” Commentators also noted that “both clients and practitioners value his work.”
Co-Managing Partner, Sterling H. Cooke noted, “We are very proud of the Tier 1 ranking awarded to the Firm by Chambers High Net Worth for the eighth consecutive year. This achievement highlights the exceptional expertise delivered by our Private Wealth attorneys and underscores the unparalleled dedication and professionalism of the entire Higgs & Johnson team.”