The non-exclusive association will see the firms offer legal and accounting advice on client matters
Global private client law firm Withers has teamed up with Australasian accounting, advisory and audit firm Bentleys to provide clients with both legal and accounting advice on business, personal and charitable matters.
Under the non-exclusive agreement, Withers and Bentleys will also partner on marketing initiatives. The association was birthed from the longstanding relationship between Withers partner Marsha Laine Dungog and Bentleys director David Laanemaa.
Dungog and Laanemaa both observed a rising demand for cross-border services.
“This association is really exciting for us and for our clients. It unites two top-tier organizations that are focused on providing families and privately held businesses with the best possible services and solutions for their financial and legal needs. This will mean seamless advice on matters across Australasia, Europe, Asia and the US. We look forward to rolling out this new collaboration to our clients around the world,” said Jay Dinwoodie, CEO of Withers' private client and tax division, in a statement.
Bentleys Network CEO Tony Sacre added that the new association would leverage the access to an international network of legal experts even as Bentleys maintains independent status.
“We are committed to providing excellent service to our clients and our new relationship with Withers allows us to go that extra bit further in terms of service capability and support,” he said.
Withers concentrates on tax and estate planning, charitable and philanthropic matters, corporate and commercial transactions and contentious matters involving high net worth individuals and families. It has 17 branches in the US, Asia, and Europe.
The Bentleys Network provides wealth management and estate planning, corporate governance and management consultancy services. It also offers legal and tax advice on M&A, property investment, construction projects and intellectual property matters. Its clients have included family businesses and family offices, small- and medium-sized enterprises, and not-for-profit organizations.
