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Kingsley Napley LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : London (Firms)


Kingsley Napley LLP

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About

Provided by Kingsley Napley LLP

Our expert lawyers assist our clients with important aspects of their lives in an efficient and discreet way, often over many years. We take the time to get to know our clients and instil confidence in them that we are available with expert, reliable and timely advice when they need us.  

We are highly regarded for our expertise domestically and internationally, and are frequently recognised in the leading legal and wealth directories.

Reflecting the breadth and diversity of the firm, we act for a diverse range of clients. These include entrepreneurs and business owners, landed estates, family businesses and investors, many with international assets and family spread around the world. However, many of our clients are not within any category and are simply those who require well-delivered, high quality advice.  

Whoever our client and whatever their level of wealth and complexity, our specialist lawyers work with them and their advisers to structure their affairs in the way that they want.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Kingsley Napley advises wealthy clients on matters in domestic and international tax planning, charitable giving, wills, estate and succession planning. Clients especially appreciate the team's professionalism, responsiveness and clear guidance.

Strengths

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  • Kingsley Napley is excellent and efficient, the team gets to the root of the problem and gives clear and concise advice.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • I found them to be thorough, efficient and professional at all times.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The team is reliable, transparent, entrepreneurial, and has a high level of technical knowledge.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4James Ward
    Band 4James Ward

    James Ward

    James Ward is head of the private client team at Kingsley Napley and advises high net worth clients on a range of domestic and international matters, including estate, tax and succession planning.
    • James Ward consistently delivers and has a good awareness of how to work with other professional service providers.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • James comes up with phenomenal ideas and insight. He is good with clients, has a really good understanding of where they want. He also keeps me on track and is just an absolute pleasure to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • James Ward is technically knowledgeable and a first-class private client adviser.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Kingsley Napley LLP (1)

London (Firms)

Members

Provided by Kingsley Napley LLP

  • Sophie Voelcker

  • Paul Davidoff

  • Jemma Garside

  • Simon Hardy

  • Stephanie Mooney

  • Charles Richardson

  • Kiran Vasudeva

  • Joseph Austin

  • Sameena Munir

  • Diva Shah

  • Lucy Bluck

  • Milena Busby

  • Sophie Cook

  • Lauren Eyre

  • Melissa Joseph

  • Flora Nelmes

  • Conor Billeter

  • Lewis Kendall

  • Prabhjot Manak

  • Jamie Watts

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