Lester Aldridge has appointed Deena Iqbal as a Partner in its Private Wealth team, further strengthening the firm’s offering for high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners.
Based in London, Deena joins the Trust, Tax & Wills team and brings more than 18 years’ experience advising clients on complex private client matters, including cross-border succession planning, estate administration, wills, trusts and inheritance tax planning.
A STEP-qualified Private Client Partner, Deena specialises in advising individuals and families with high-value and multi-jurisdictional estates. She works with clients to protect, preserve and transfer wealth across generations, helping them navigate complex personal, family and business succession matters.
Her expertise also includes advising business owners on succession planning and wealth preservation strategies, supporting trustees with trust administration, and assisting elderly and vulnerable clients on matters involving capacity and powers of attorney. In addition, she advises intended parents on surrogacy Wills, addressing parentage and succession issues relevant to international surrogacy arrangements.
Deena’s appointment forms part of the continued growth of Lester Aldridge’s Private Wealth practice, which brings together specialists across Trust, Tax & Wills, Court of Protection, Family and other complementary legal services to provide holistic advice to clients and their families.
John Townsend, Head of Private Wealth at Lester Aldridge, said:
“We are thrilled that Deena has joined Lester Aldridge. Her expertise in cross-border estates, trusts and succession planning for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients will further enhance our Private Wealth team. As demand for international succession and wealth planning advice continues to grow, Deena’s experience will strengthen the support we provide to clients with complex personal, family and business interests.”
Deena Iqbal said:
“I am delighted to join Lester Aldridge as a Partner in the Private Wealth team. I was particularly drawn to the firm by the depth of expertise across domestic and international private client, Court of Protection and tax matters. Together with the wider capabilities of the firm, this creates the right environment to provide clients with the comprehensive support they need. I am very pleased to be joining a team with such strong specialist expertise.”
