Aly provides pragmatic, efficient solutions for complex private wealth issues at the intersection of Wills & Estates and Family Law. His practice centres on international Estate administration, succession planning, domestic contracts, and guardianship. Whether a client experiences loss of capacity, death, or separation in the family, Aly protects their interests with clarity and purpose.
A designated Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), Aly understands the importance of prudent succession planning. Clients turn to him for the preparation of domestic contracts and structuring of Estate plans that align with their family objectives.
Counsel regularly seek Aly’s expertise as a mediator to assist in the resolution of intricate legal issues, including elections for equalization of net family property, dependant support claims, Will challenges, and attorneyship disputes. In Aly’s mediation practice, he is known to provide creative solutions with a view to economic efficiency and finality for counsel and their clients.
Aly is an effective litigator, prepared to argue contentious matters in Court when necessary. While he frequently recommends Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a means to avoid formal Court proceedings, he recognizes that negotiated or mediated resolutions are not always achievable. In his role as an advocate, Aly has represented family offices, charities, Trust companies, and the Public Guardian and Trustee, including acting as section 3 counsel under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992.
Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide says: “Aly has a good mind for complexity. He can distil a case down to its parts and combines technical prowess with being an effective advocate.”
Aly solves client problems with tact and builds lasting professional relationships. He is a trusted advisor.