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JMW Solicitors LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Manchester and surrounds


JMW Solicitors LLP

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About

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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Private Wealth Law - Manchester and surrounds

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

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  • JMW has a team of professional and technically able lawyers capable of handling all aspects of client demand.

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  • JMW has a big team, and all of the team members have good knowledge and communication skills, which our clients appreciate.

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  • JMW are always on hand to answer questions.

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  • JMW have an ability to explain complex things in simple and understandable terms.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alison Parry
    Band 1Alison Parry

    Alison Parry

    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 is an excellent leader and team player. Her experience is second to none.

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    • She is a brilliant lawyer who combines knowledge, empathy and commercial awareness to provide a fantastic level of service to her clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Alison.

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    • Alison is very experienced and empathetic, beyond what I would have expected.

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    • Alison can be very tough but she is also very good at getting clients through sticky situations.

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    • Alison is fantastic. She is very easy to work with and clearly a tour de force in her field.

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  • Band 1Joe Cobb
    Band 1Joe Cobb

    Joe Cobb

    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 Cobb is absolutely first class technically.

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    • Joe has brilliant technical knowledge which he can communicate clearly and in an understandable manner to clients. He is hard-working and a good all-round professional to work with.

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    • He is very thorough in interpretation of complex legal aspects.

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    • Joe is technically excellent and able to deliver solutions for clients in an easy-to-understand way.

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  • Band 2Ben Wilson
    Band 2Ben Wilson

    Ben Wilson

    Ben Wilson is a contentious trusts and probate specialist and has a growing profile.

    • Ben is always good to work with as he is intelligent, careful and has a good client manner. He will deliver bad news in a constructive manner.

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    • I couldn’t have asked anymore from Ben. He’s been really helpful and professional on all matters.

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  • Up and ComingIan Johnston
    Up and ComingIan Johnston

    Ian Johnston

    Ian Johnston advises on contentious private wealth matters including 1975 Act claims and will disputes, often those involving contested capacity.

    • The quality and depth of Ian's analysis is extremely good.

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Ranked Individuals at JMW Solicitors LLP (4)

Manchester and surrounds

North West

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