Katten Named International Law Firm of the Year for Private Wealth Counsel

(NEW YORK) Katten announced today that the firm's Private Wealth practice received the Magic Circle Awards from Citywealth, a UK-based media company, in the categories of International Law Firm of the Year and UHNW (ultra-high-net-worth) Private Client Services of the Year.

"These honors are a testament to the strength and depth of our premier Private Wealth team," said Joshua S. Rubenstein, national chair of Katten's Private Wealth practice. "Whether advising on estate planning, fiduciary litigation or sophisticated multijurisdictional legal and tax matters, our attorneys are trusted by ultra-high-net-worth clients worldwide for delivering strategic counsel and exceptional service."

Citywealth hosted its 19th annual Magic Circle Awards ceremony in London to recognize top-performing advisors and managers in global private wealth, including leading law firms, private banks, trustees, attorneys, accountants and family offices that advise ultra-high-net-worth clients.

This year, Rubenstein was also a finalist in the Outstanding Individual of the Year category and Partner Ronni G. Davidowitz was shortlisted for the Woman of the Year category.

The Magic Circle Awards are based on nominations demonstrating innovative client service, firm performance, leadership and vision, among other areas. A judging panel of private wealth advisors evaluated the entries, which included online voting.

Regarded as one of the largest international private wealth practices among AmLaw 100 firms, Katten's team excels in delivering highly personalized service that addresses its clients' complex global planning needs.

Katten's Private Wealth practice unites three essential components — planning, administration and litigation — on the local, national and international levels. Katten's esteemed group counsels clients on structuring trusts and inheritances, protecting assets, optimizing taxes, formulating and implementing cross-border succession strategies, integrating philanthropy into planning, and resolving family conflicts, estate and trust disputes, and controversies with taxing and regulatory authorities.