Withers hires

Top global firm Withers has expanded its international art and trust and estates practices with two key partner hires. Sarah Barker has joined Withers’ London office from Lee & Thompson, where she headed the firm’s art and fashion teams. Barker will focus on the art and luxury goods industries. Trusts and estates lawyer, Caryn Young, has joined Withers New York office from Day Pitney. Young is experienced in estate and gift tax planning, administration of complex estates and business succession matters.