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Hunters

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)


Hunters

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About

Provided by Hunters

Hunters is one of London's leading private client firms, acting for a wide range of individuals, families, family businesses, trustees, charities and landed estates. Its clients include high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals resident in the UK and overseas.

The highly regarded private client team advises on all aspects of wealth and succession planning, including wills and probate, trusts, mental capacity issues and tax planning, often with an international element. Heritage property is also an area of special expertise, covering advice in connection with historic houses and gardens, surrounding land, works of art and the funding to support them. 

The team provides bespoke advice, tailored to each client's specific situation. For wealthy clients this may include advice on complex structures involving trusts, companies and partnerships. The firm recognises that continuity is key for private clients and a designated partner is personally responsible for each client, an approach which facilitates a strong and trusting relationship between the client and their private client lawyer.

While providing advice on the full ambit of private client matters, the team is complemented by Hunters' other departments, namely family and matrimonial, property, commercial, charities, dispute resolution, employment and art and cultural property, which enables a holistic approach to meet its clients' needs.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Hunters has a strong reputation in London for providing solutions to high net worth clients. The team frequently advises on trusts, taxation and complex estates.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Hunters are very professional, quick to respond and have a wealth of knowledge. They make good suggestions to enhance the outcome.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Hunters are knowledgeable about their clients and have a number of specialists who are able to advise on detailed matters of tax and law that impact private clients across a range of assets.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Hunters are very pragmatic, technically robust, very approachable and proactive in their advice.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The team at Hunters are very competent, approachable, client-oriented and fully aligned to the interests and objectives of a family office.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Hunters has the right balance between flexibility and efficiency of scale to offer the most attractive professional legal services.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 5Wilfrid Vernor-Miles
    Band 5Wilfrid Vernor-Miles

    Wilfrid Vernor-Miles

    Wilfrid Vernor-Miles advises on high-value matters related to asset structuring, tax planning and succession.

    • Wilfrid is excellent and provides a very impressive service.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Wilfrid Vernor-Miles immediately gives confidence because he is knowledgeable and knows what he is doing.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Wilfrid's knowledge, performance, efficiency and balanced, calm approach ensure that clients return to Hunters for future legal and general advice when required.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Hunters (1)

London (Firms)

Members

Provided by Hunters

  • Louise Garrett

  • Sunir Watts

  • Matthew Yates

    Head of Department

  • Lara Barton

  • Mary Elliott

  • Louise Walker

  • Vanina Wittenburg

  • Charlotte Simm

  • Paul Camfield

  • Daniel Watson

  • Julia Lewis

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