Top rankings for Eversheds Attorneys Ltd. and Torsti Lakari in the High Net Worth publication by Chambers and Partners

Chambers and Partners has published its first publication aimed at international private wealth market: High Net Worth 2018 (HNW). Eversheds Attorneys Ltd. and Partner, Attorney-at-Law Torsti Lakari, the head of the tax group, reach Band 1 category immediately.

The publication presents the Private practice group of Eversheds Sutherland in Finland and mentions that the company’s private wealth offering is “well regarded”. According to HNW, the company benefits from the international presence of Eversheds Sutherland. The Private practice group of Eversheds Attorneys is described as a “strong team” by market sources. It is also mentioned that the private wealth group works alongside the tax team to represent entrepreneurs, heads of family businesses and wealthy families in all aspects of tax and estate planning. One market source says: "They provide a full service for private individuals."

HNW mentions Torsti Lakari as “notable practitioner” and represents him as follows:

“Torsti Lakari leads the firm's tax practice group from the Helsinki office. He advises family-owned companies and their heads in tax and corporate matters. Among his peers, he is regarded as "famous in the field; well known in academic and professional circles." Lakari is well versed in family asset planning, the transfer of family businesses to the next generation and taxation of foundations”.

Link to publication HNW