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01 October 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Hugh James—Danielle Cahill

Private wealth disputes team welcomes partner in London

Hugh James has appointed Danielle Cahill as a partner in its private wealth disputes team, based in the firm’s City of London office. She joins from Clifford Chance, where she was a senior associate, bringing more than 13 years’ experience in top-tier litigation and dispute resolution.

Cahill has acted on high-profile cases before the High Court and Court of Protection, with particular expertise in capacity and power of attorney matters. She specialises in representing high-net-worth individuals in complex family disputes, as well as advising trustees, commercial and banking clients. At Hugh James, she will focus on building the team’s cross-border and offshore disputes practice.

Speaking on her appointment, Cahill said she was ‘very proud to be joining Hugh James’ and looked forward to ‘bringing my experience navigating high-value and complex claims to the firm’. She added: ‘Hugh James has an excellent reputation as one of the leading private wealth disputes teams in the UK … I am delighted to contribute my expertise in heavyweight disputes to further strengthen our offering.’

Her appointment follows the promotion of Ryan Taylor to partner earlier this year. Roman Kubiak, partner and head of private wealth disputes, welcomed the move, saying: ‘Danielle brings significant experience working at a top-tier City litigation and dispute resolution practice … representing high-net-worth individuals and families in complex wealth disputes, both onshore and offshore.

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