High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Kent
Ranked Individuals
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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.
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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.
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Cripps are technically excellent and very user-friendly.
Cripps has a firm grip of relevant points of law and the wider context in which particular clients operate. They also look forward and explain clearly the pros and cons of each decision, plus potential future developments that could come to bear on the client's situation.
Cripps has deeply experienced lawyers who collaborate with other team members, which enhances expertise and efficiency. They are a one-stop-shop for real estate and family planning.
Cripps has an excellent system of communication; someone always got back to me in a timely way. They were incredibly kind, and I never felt like I was just one of many clients.
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Paul Fairbairn is absolutely lovely and an excellent communicator. He takes the time to get to know his clients and really listens to their concerns and goals. Paul clearly loves what he does as he applies his intelligence, knowledge and experience in a way that is lively, reassuring and efficient. I cannot recommend Paul and his team enough.
Paul Fairbairn is the most knowledgeable lawyer I have ever worked with. His practical and thoughtful approach made him an absolute pleasure to work with. Additionally, Paul gives sound and confident advice. He explains nuances but is not afraid to take a view and provide clear direction.
Philip is calm and measured. He efficiently gets to the crux of the matter.
Phil really is at the top of the game in this area, with a fantastic grasp of strategy. He is a very tough litigator who others in the industry admire. I would very highly recommend him.
Jessica Jamieson is a partner on Cripps' private wealth team. Jamieson has a strong reputation in succession, inheritance and probate matters.
Jessica Jamieson applies her high degree of technical knowledge in a professional and concise manner. This is, most importantly, clearly communicated and understood.
Jessica Jamieson displays real empathy and an understanding of the broader context of her clients' situations. She gives proactive suggestions that add real value. Clients feel like she has their backs.
Jessica Jamieson has been very supportive throughout and, most importantly, kind. She has explained everything clearly and provided such helpful advice that I am now able to make decisions on how matters should progress.
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 provides excellent client service. She understands her clients' situations well and gives them good advice. She always responds promptly to their requests and follows through with a clear detailed explanation to any question they have.
Dino Sikkel is a partner at Cripps with a growing practice in advising wealthy clients on contentious private client matters.
He was very understanding, knowledgeable and reassuring with me through a long and emotional process.
Dino has been extremely helpful and friendly. I feel completely reassured by his advice.
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 very capable and attentive.
Clare Savory stands out for her combination of deep technical knowledge, exceptional coordination skills and genuine care for the client. She has a calm, measured approach and a clear ability to manage complex matters involving multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
Clare Savory was very professional. She was knowledgeable and personable, providing expertise on complex matters. She listened attentively and quickly grasped the issues involved.
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Practice area: Private Wealth Law
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Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: Kent
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