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Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023 recognises Michelmores with excellent reviews

Michelmores is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognised for its legal expertise and excellent client care in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023.

Michelmores is highly ranked in five practice areas, with seven of the Firm’s lawyers also recognised as leading lawyers. Notably, for the first time, the Firm’s Real Estate High Value Residential team has been ranked (Band 2) and recognised as a national leader outside of London. James Frampton, Partner in Michelmores’ Tax, Trusts & Succession team, has been ranked for the first time for Private Wealth Law and Tony Cockayne, Partner at Michelmores and head of the Disputed Wills and Trusts team, has moved into Band 1 in the South West for Private Wealth Disputes.

Chambers High Net Worth differentiates the best legal talent for international private wealth by identifying and ranking law firms and lawyers in this area globally. The firms and individuals ranked in its market leading annual guide understand the complex needs of HNW individuals and provide specialist advice and legal services.

The rankings recognise Michelmores’ achievements over the past 12 months, including complex and high value work, excellence in client service, and impressive strategic growth.

Michelmores’ reputation and experience in the private wealth sector continues to attract financial institutions, partnerships and other advisers as clients – the Firm is a key player in the UK’s private wealth sector which is a fast-changing regulatory and commercial environment.

The Firm is pleased to announce the following Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023 results:

Family

  • Daniel Eames, Partner and Head of Michelmores’ Family team, remains in Band 4 for Ultra High Net Worth matters.

Immigration – High Net Worth Individuals

  • Philip Barth, Partner and Head of Michelmores’ Immigration practice, remains in Band 1.

Private Wealth Law – Exeter

  • The Exeter-based team remains in Band 1
  • James Frampton, Partner in Michelmores’ Tax, Trusts & Succession team, has been ranked in Band 2.

Private Wealth Law – Bristol

  • The Bristol-based team remains in Band 2
  • Sandra Brown, Partner in Michelmores’ Private Wealth team, remains in Band 1.

Private Wealth Law – London

  • Dhana Sabanathan, Partner in Michelmores’ Tax, Trusts and Succession team, remains in Band 4.

Private Wealth Disputes – South West

  • Tony Cockayne, Partner at Michelmores and head of the Disputed Wills and Trusts team, moved from Band 2 to Band 1.
  • Georgia Wookey, Associate in the Disputed Wills and Trusts Team, has been ranked as an “Associate to Watch” for the 4th year in a row.

Real Estate High Value Residential – National Leaders Outside of London

  • The team has been ranked in Band 2, receiving its first ever ranking
  • Christian Massey, Partner in Michelmores’ Private Property and Landed Estates team, and head of the Private Wealth team, remains in Band 2.

 

“Michelmores has excellent senior specialists and a strengthened broader team.”

“Michelmores handled complex matters well and provided solid professional advice.”

“Michelmores offers great experience and knowledge at all levels across the team.”

“Daniel is phenomenal. He’s the person you go to if you have a tricky question about European law. He really understands and gets the dynamic of a case and knows how to run complicated, difficult litigation.”

“Phillip Barth impresses me greatly with his knowledge of immigration and involvement in the space.”

“James Frampton is an outstanding lawyer, very capable and affable, calm and strong.”

“Christian is lovely to deal with and is very experienced. He is such a big force in land and estates.”

Richard Cobb, Michelmores’ Senior Partner, says: “I am delighted with these rankings for Michelmores’ Private Wealth team. As a team, and as individuals, we are constantly striving to provide the best service for our clients and we are pleased to have that commitment acknowledged, especially when the rankings are the result of feedback from such a prestigious and highly-regarded Guide. We look forward to building on the strength and breadth of the team moving forward.”

The Firm’s private wealth advice covers a range of specialities to the sector, including traditional private client advice of the highest quality to commercial advice to new corporate entrants into the market on all aspects of their business.

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