History
Withers was founded in London, England in 1896. In 2002, Withers merged with the New Haven, Connecticut-based law firm Bergman, Horowitz & Reynolds to form Withers Bergman LLP in the United States and Withers LLP in the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. The unified firm created the first international law firm dedicated to the personal, business and philanthropic interests of successful individuals, their families and advisers. For over one hundred years, Withers has provided legal advice to successful individuals, from British aristocracy to Wall Street entrepreneurs and senior executives, from privately held business owners to celebrities, artists and other international figures who achieve substantial earnings.
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