Department profile
HCR Law

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Wales


HCR Law

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - Wales

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

HCR Law's private wealth team in Wales focuses on matters relating to trusts, estate planning and administration, and wills.

Strengths

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  • There are personable and approachable individuals throughout the HCR team who demonstrate excellent knowledge and a lovely manner when delivering their services.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • HCR Law demonstrates a high level of technical expertise, commercial awareness and attention to detail, particularly on high-value and complex estate planning cases. They are adept at navigating nuanced issues and providing clear, practical advice to both advisers and clients.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • HCR Law provides expertise, flexibility and local knowledge. They have an excellent track record and take the time to understand complex situations.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David King
    Band 1David King

    David King

    David King co-leads HCR Law's private client practice in Cardiff. He advises wealthy individuals and families on tax and estate planning matters, including those relating to family investment companies.

    • David is extremely professional, delivers a consistently high standard of service and is someone I trust implicitly with matters.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • David has a unique ability to explain complex legal issues and structures with clarity. He has always been available to provide timely advice with carefully thought-out proposals and recommendations.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • From the outset, David has been strong at communicating the options open to us and has provided excellent and well-executed advice.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Richard Adams
    Band 2Richard Adams

    Richard Adams

    Richard Adams is a partner in the disputed wills, trusts and estates team at HCR Law. Adams acts for clients in a range of disputes matters, including will validity challenges and Inheritance Act claims.

    • Richard is a technically adept, talented lawyer.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Richard was extremely responsive to my queries.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Richard is a very experienced litigator and a confident advocate. He is pragmatic, commercially minded and good with clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Up and ComingNia Griffiths
    Up and ComingNia Griffiths

    Nia Griffiths

    Nia Griffiths co-leads the private client team at HCR Law. She advises high net worth individuals and families on estate administration, Inheritance Tax, wills and trusts.

    • Nia demonstrates very quick response times and attention to detail.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Nia is fabulous – professional and helpful.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Nia has a great presence in client meetings.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at HCR Law (3)

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