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Baker McKenzie

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : London (Firms)

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Baker McKenzie

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is known for its expertise in complex international matters, advising ultra high net worth individuals and families on succession planning, tax advice and wealth structuring.

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Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie has a global presence, which is very helpful and the team is also very responsive.

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  • Baker McKenzie has global reach, cross-divisional collaboration and exceptional client service.

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  • The team at Baker McKenzie is knowledgeable, well resourced, very fast-moving and thinks outside the box.

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  • Baker McKenzie's team brings in specialists from all sides to deal with questions on tax, property, investments, as well as more intricate trust structures.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ashley Crossley
    Ashley Crossley

    Ashley Crossley

    Ashley Crossley, head of Baker McKenzie's London wealth management department, is highly experienced and respected for his expertise, particularly in high-value international matters relating to trusts, estates and corporate structuring advice.

    • Ashley was helpful, obviously knowledgeable and very easy to deal with.

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    • Ashley is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with.

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  • Phyllis Townsend
    Phyllis Townsend

    Phyllis Townsend

    Phyllis Townsend has particular expertise in matters related to the Middle East, advising clients on multi-jurisdictional tax planning, asset structuring, and succession planning.

    • Phyllis is an oasis of calm; she deals a lot with Middle Eastern families. She is always just so calm and knowledgeable.

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    • Phyllis is a great listener, solution-oriented and truly international in her dealings.

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    • Phyllis understands regulatory changes and she is extremely able with high net worth clients. She is sophisticated, intelligent and empathetic in a meaningful way, and a great person to trust.

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    • Phyllis Townsend is very personable, extremely knowledgeable and great with clients.

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  • Christopher Cook
    Christopher Cook

    Christopher Cook

    Christopher Cook is a senior associate in Baker McKenzie's global wealth management practice. Cook advises wealthy clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters.

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