Michael Stutman joins Mishcon in NY to lead new family wealth management service

Mishcon de Reya has today announced the expansion of its US capability with the appointment of Family Partner Michael Stutman, who joined the Firm’s New York office on 18 November 2011 from Mayerson Stutman Abramowitz LLP, the Family practice he founded in 1998.

Michael, who has over thirty years of Family law experience, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; Vice President and on the Board of Governors of the New York Chapter; and author of ‘How to Divorce in New York’, first published in 1993 by St Martin’s Press.

An expert in helping clients settle disputes commercially and creatively; Michael was recently lead counsel in Desilva v. Desilva, in which a wife received 100% of marital property.

Commenting on his appointment, Michael said: “Mishcon de Reya has an outstanding reputation for its Family work in the UK and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to build and expand upon that here in New York. I look forward to helping to develop what we believe will be one of the leading cross-Atlantic Family practices.”

Kevin Gold, Managing Partner at Mishcon de Reya added: “For some time now we have witnessed the increasingly international nature of our clients needs, and recognise the growing value of multijurisdictional expertise in wealth management. Michael’s appointment, with his wealth of experience in Family law, will help us to accommodate these needs as we develop our cross-border practice. We are delighted to welcome him to the Firm.”

Mishcon de Reya New York LLP opened in January 2010. Headed by James J. McGuire, it has to date focused on white collar criminal and complex commercial litigation, including regulatory and international arbitration.