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Cripps

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Kent


Cripps

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About

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At Cripps we know that personal life and business often go hand in hand. Our experienced private client solicitors support clients, here or abroad, in their personal and professional lives. We take a holistic view to understand and support their ambitions and challenges, we connect the dots, deliver seamless advice – and put our clients’ best interests first.

 

We provide advice from wealth and tax planning, to disputes, succession planning and more. Trusted for our expertise in high value and complex cases, we’re noted for our discretion and integrity. Building a better future, now and for generations to come. At Cripps we help our clients protect, grow, share and enjoy their wealth.

 

Our Kent and London based private wealth practice acts for a wide range of clients, ranging from families with inherited wealth; national and international business owners and directors; professionals in the legal and financial sectors; and agriculture and estate owners.

 

For our UHNW and HNW clients we offer an integrated service – helping clients manage their personal and/or business needs. We bring together professionals from our private client, real estate and corporate teams to provide clients with a completely holistic view of their lives and the short and longer term goals they wish to achieve.

 

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Kent

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Cripps advises on contentious and non-contentious private client matters, including tax, wealth structuring, wills, trusts and probate issues. Cripps is particularly well regarded for its client service skills and ability to handle complex cross-border work.

Strengths

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  • Cripps is able to offer a particularly personable service. The team is focused upon the establishment and maintenance of long-term relationships.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The firm has friendly and approachable professionals who communicate clearly and respond promptly, in my experience.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Cripps' solicitors have detailed technical knowledge and a practical and personable approach.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Cripps' partners are confident in their understanding of their cases and they manage to strike exactly the right balance of pushing for their clients' interests without being aggressive.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Paul Fairbairn
    Band 1Paul Fairbairn

    Paul Fairbairn

    Paul Fairbairn advises on probate, estate planning and trusts. He is very well regarded among interviewees.
    • Paul Fairbairn is an excellent all-rounder. He is great with clients and contacts and a pleasure to deal with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Paul Fairbairn is a very personable, responsive and technically knowledgeable lawyer who we can trust.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Philip Youdan
    Band 1Philip Youdan

    Philip Youdan

    Philip Youdan is a well-regarded private wealth law practitioner who represents high net worth clients in trust and estate disputes.
    • Philip Youdan's best skill is seeing the wood for the trees. Youdan is able to see the shape of the case and work out what is important from the mass of material given.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Philip Youdan is very knowledgeable and effective. He is always a pleasure to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Jessica Jamieson
    Band 2Jessica Jamieson

    Jessica Jamieson

    Jessica Jamieson is a partner on Cripps' private wealth team. Jamieson has a strong reputation in succession, inheritance and probate matters.

    • Jessica Jamieson has excellent subject matter expertise. She clearly understands clients’ needs and provides strategic advice and clear drafting.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jessica Jamieson has excellent attention to detail. She is also very personable and client-friendly.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Kate Arnold
    Band 3Kate Arnold

    Kate Arnold

    Kate Arnold heads Cripps' private wealth team in Tunbridge Wells. Arnold is praised by clients for her legal knowledge, client service and professionalism.

    • Kate Arnold is excellent in terms of well0rounded advice, approach and execution.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kate Arnold has a high level of technical knowledge and a collaborative communication style.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kate Arnold is an expert in Franco-British private client matters and her knowledge in that branch is highly valuable.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Up and ComingDino Sikkel
    Up and ComingDino Sikkel

    Dino Sikkel

    Dino Sikkel is a partner at Cripps with a growing practice in advising wealthy clients on contentious private client matters.

    • Dino Sikkel reassured me in a way that made me feel understood and validated. His professionalism and personal touch have made a lasting positive impression.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Dino Sikkel knows his clients' cases back to front. and when things get hostile he manages to stay calm. His clients clearly like and trust him and I have a lot of respect for him.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Dino Sikkel goes above and beyond for his clients and is very strategic - he sees the bigger picture.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Associates to watchClare Savory
    Associates to watchClare Savory

    Clare Savory

    Clare Savory is a managing associate in the private wealth team at Cripps. Clients are impressed with Savory's client-centric and reassuring approach to difficult private wealth mandates.

    • Clare Savory is extremely efficient and gives good, clear advice.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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