Private Wealth Law | High Net Worth

McDermott Will & Emery has a market-leading national presence for private wealth work, with teams in Chicago, New York, Washington DC, South Florida, and throughout California. The McDermott team advises on some of the most complex wealth planning matters for many of the wealthiest people in America, and has a strong cross-border planning practice for international clients.

Holland & Knight has a nationally recognised trusts and estates practice. The team at Holland & Knight advises prominent high net worth individuals and their families on a range of wealthy planning matters including estate and trust matters and tax planning.

"We have encountered highly complex and sophisticated matters, and Loeb & Loeb was able to analyse these complex matters and make appropriate recommendations. I have not encountered any matters that Loeb & Loeb was not able to advise on."

Milbank has an excellent national reputation for advising high net worth clients on their wealth planning. The firm's private wealth attorneys regularly act for ultra-wealthy clients on their most sophisticated succession matters.

Day Pitney's individual clients team has a huge amount of experience advising private clients on their wealth planning. The Day Pitney team is particularly well known for its expertise advising on cross-border matters.

Katten has a national reputation for its trust and estate practice. Its team is strong in Chicago and has a notable practice in New York City and in Los Angeles.

"The Paul, Weiss team is off-the-charts fantastic. They are wise, constructive and strategic. The team has incredibly deep expertise, with relevant and high-level counsel across the board."

Skadden's New York private wealth team is well regarded by trust and estate attorneys across the country and has a strong reputation for its work.

"The quality of the lawyers at Sullivan & Cromwell is spectacular. They are extremely balanced in their approach and very thoughtful and creative with their solutions. They are extremely responsive and really tackle every problem on its own merits rather than providing cookie-cutter solutions."

Withers is recognised globally for its private client expertise and also has a strong presence across the US. The Withers' team advises high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals on complex wealth preservation matters including estate and tax planning, charitable planning, and trusts.

ArentFox's private clients, trusts and estates group advises on complex wealth preservation matters with a great reputation nationally. The firm has private wealth practices in Chicago, Washington DC and New York City.

The McGuireWoods team advises on a range of wealth preservation matters including estate planning and tax matters with a strong national presence.

"From very simple transactions to very complex transactions, Schulte Roth & Zabel will take on any task. They are very easy to work with, very responsive and their team is very knowledgeable in many areas."

"Willkie Farr & Gallagher is extremely organised and technically proficient. They have all the ingredients to provide a service where you feel protected."

Washington DC boutique firm Caplin & Drysdale has particular expertise advising ultra high net worth individuals on a range of tax matters. The firm is particularly strong on complex international taxation.

"Kirkland & Ellis has a wealth of information on all fund-related and private wealth matters and has the ability to bring in whatever expertise is needed on the matters."

The trust and estate group at Ropes & Gray has offices throughout the US and has a particularly strong presence in Boston. Ropes & Gray advises high net worth clients on a range of wealth preservation techniques.