High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Wales
Ranked Individuals
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The private client services offered by Hugh James are well known and respected in the Welsh market. Hugh James's work is focused on trusts, estates and wills, and includes contentious matters.
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The team at Hugh James were very professional, pragmatic and gave clear advice. They addressed the matter promptly, without hesitation or administrative delays.
Hugh James has a very competent and highly professional team capable of dealing with complex matters.
The department at Hugh James demonstrates a clear understanding of the legal, procedural and practical issues that arise in higher-value and administratively complex estates. Their responsiveness and service standards provide confidence that instructions are being progressed diligently.
We have the reassurance of knowing that Hugh James is a complete law firm, with experienced teams we can refer to with confidence on any subject matter.
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Eleanor's acknowledgements, updates and advice are never anything other than concise, clear and detailed. This is married to experience and an awareness of our unique requirements.
Eleanor is not only an incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and thoughtful adviser in her field, but she is always extremely generous with her time and expertise, and considered in her response. A true partner in every sense of the word; we hugely value her support and guidance.
Eleanor has excellent technical ability combined with pragmatism.
Eleanor continues to be approachable, knowledgeable and dependable, applying her technical skill to the specific needs of our business.
She is always super professional, compassionate and a joy to deal with.
Roman Kubiak is head of the private wealth disputes team at Hugh James. He advises high net worth individuals and institutions on contentious matters and is commended by market sources for providing straightforward and commercial advice.
Roman is very well recognised in this specialist area of work. He fights his client's case but is also commercially aware and sensible, and a pleasure to deal with.
Roman is exceptional. He has an expansive mind and is very knowledgeable, but is really practical as well when wading through a problem or a dispute.
Roman Kubiak advances his clients' cases with great humanity and efficacy.
Catrin Wigley advises wealthy clients, including those with closely-held business interests, on wills, trusts and estate plans. Her work includes advising on the use of family investment companies.
Matthew Evans leads the private wealth team at Hugh James. He advises clients on will validity challenges, disputed trusts, Inheritance Act claims and non-contentious mandates.
Matthew is commercial, astute and very technically capable.
Matthew Evans is experienced in his field of expertise, pragmatic and offers sensible, professional advice and support suited to the situation at hand. He is very helpful and supportive when approached for assistance.
Matthew exemplifies the compassion and empathy with which Hugh James represent clients. He has the highest level of professionalism and an extremely well-deserved reputation around the UK.
Austin Gill is a legal director in the trusts and estates administration department at Hugh James. His work in this area includes advising on deeds of variation as well as powers of attorney and tax matters.
Austin is very competent, highly professional and personable. He always takes the time to discuss and explain matters fully.
Austin is very knowledgeable and willing to discuss areas of complexity to arrive at appropriate solutions.
Austin knows exactly what he's doing and has many years of experience in the field.
John Davies is a senior associate in the private wealth disputes team at Hugh James. He advises clients on a range of contentious inheritance and estate administration matters.
John Davies relates really well to clients and has good, sound judgement.
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