Alana Petrakse, who ‘has a brain the size of a planet’.

Alana Petraske is singled out as being 'very bright and very talented'.

Alana Petraske stands out as a global leader in private client philanthropy, helping families establish the most effective philanthropic vehicles/structures and providing nuanced, considered advice. She is an expert in transatlantic philanthropy.

Withers really understands the advisory needs of donor advised funds, and particularly US and UK qualified ones. Alana is an invaluable resource for us as we deal with complex questions of strategy, tax and fiduciary responsibility. I particularly appreciate how responsive she is on urgent work – she's always there to provide answers that cut through the complexity.

Our Foundation recently established a dual qualified charity in the UK. From concept to incorporation to ongoing operations, Alana and the Withers team have provided us with exceptional legal guidance at each step. Alana’s expert knowledge of charitable law, combined with her professionalism, thoroughness and responsiveness, has allowed us and our donors to maximize the benefits of charitable giving in the UK and other parts of Europe. Alana and the Withers team have been a key to our success in launching our new venture into Europe.

Alana is that valuable combination of a knowledgeable expert on her subject and a trusted adviser on complex and sensitive matters. I have worked with her as both a fellow professional and a client on UK and international issues, where she has combined the worldwide talent of Withers with her own excellent judgement.

I have used Alana’s services both as a peer and a client for a charity which I chair and I would have no hesitation in recommending her. She is responsive, extremely knowledgeable and very easy to work with and I have said when asked that she is my "go to" professional when it comes to dealing with international charities and to advise clients with respect to their philanthropic endeavours.