High Net Worth Guide 2026 : North West
Ranked Individuals
Provided by JMW Solicitors LLP
JMW’s Private Wealth team advises on a wide range of matters, covering both non-contentious and contentious aspects of private wealth and succession planning. Our services range from strategic estate planning and sophisticated tax planning to the effective resolution of high-value inheritance and trust disputes, and we will work closely with you and your advisers to create tailored solutions. We place your personal and commercial interests at the heart of our recommendations to protect your wealth for the long term.
We are recognised nationally for our strength in managing a broad range of complex matters with a focus on delivering robust, commercially focused advice. By combining our technical expertise with a tailored approach, we deliver a cohesive service that safeguards personal and commercial interests, helping you navigate intricate domestic and cross-border issues with confidence.
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JMW Solicitors advises high net worth individuals and families on complex private client matters, including those involving family investment companies, agricultural businesses and disputed wills and trusts.
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JMW has a really strong team in the region.
JMW are very client-focused.
The firm's administration and client management is absolutely fantastic.
JMW have a keen level of expertise in their areas of law and excellent service levels. The team has a very down-to-earth way of working with clients.
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Alison Parry leads the will and trust disputes practice at JMW Solicitors, and demonstrates strong technical capabilities when handling complex and cross-border matters.
Alison Parry is a brilliant lawyer.
Alison is clearly extremely knowledgeable in her area of the law but also very commercial, and her client management is second to none.
Alison Parry is a titan.
Joe Cobb advises wealthy individuals and families, including those with significant businesses, on tax and estate planning matters, and is also able to assist with contentious matters.
Joe is extremely personable and has a reassuring demeanour.
He gives great confidence and clarity when explaining his advice and recommendations.
Joe is considerate and provides reassurance and detailed explanations to help us understand and manage complex matters.
Laura Bywater specialises in estate and succession planning for high net worth clients. She is particularly expert on trust issues.
Laura never disappoints.
Ian Johnston advises on contentious private wealth matters including 1975 Act claims and will disputes, often those involving contested capacity.
Ian is straightforward to deal with, reliable and contributes positively to resolving matters efficiently.
Ian Johnston is technically superb.
Private Wealth Law
Private Wealth Law
Private Wealth Disputes
Private Wealth Disputes
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Ian Johnston
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Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: Manchester and surrounds
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