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Cadwalader—Matthew Sperry

18 September 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm grows private wealth practice with transatlantic hire

Cadwalader has appointed Matthew Sperry as a partner in its private wealth practice, strengthening its transatlantic capabilities with his dual presence in the firm’s London and New York offices. Sperry is widely regarded as one of the legal profession’s leading counselors in international tax and trust and estate planning.

‘We are thrilled to welcome Matt to the firm,’ said managing partner Pat Quinn, who praised Sperry’s ‘extensive experience and stellar reputation’ as a valuable asset to Cadwalader’s clients. Dean Berry, chair of the private client group, added: ‘Matt is a well-recognized and respected counselor on both sides of the Atlantic, and indeed around the world.’

Sperry advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and family offices on complex cross-border matters involving the US. His practice focuses on creating wealth succession and governance structures that reduce global tax burdens and protect privacy. He joins from an international law firm and has been consistently recognized by leading legal publications and quoted in outlets such as The Times and Financial Times Adviser.

Senior counsel Robert Lawrence welcomed the appointment, saying: ‘It’s a pleasure to call Matt Sperry a colleague. He will both strengthen our core practice and enhance how our teams across corporate, tax, real estate, and regulatory can serve clients.’ Sperry commented: ‘I’m grateful to call Cadwalader home. The firm has an outstanding global reputation in private wealth matters.’

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