High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
Ranked Individuals
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Payne Hicks Beach has a longstanding reputation for providing top quality comprehensive private client advice.
As trusted advisers, we act for individuals, families, family offices/businesses, estates, trusts/trustees, including uhnw clients both domestic and international (many of whom feature in The Sunday Times Rich List/Forbes 400/Arabian Business Rich List).
Our clients include families who have chosen to move to the UK, or to invest in the UK from overseas, as well as their trustees. We act for some of the UK’s oldest and largest landed estates, recently advising on how to navigate the draconian tax regime changes, as well as helping them to capitalise on newer sources of revenue, including their natural capital.
We pride ourselves on building long term relationships with clients and, for families, these often span several generations, meaning we are well placed to manage their estate and succession planning. A key area is cross-border estate planning and the administration of complex estates, trusts and other wealth structures.
The team includes lawyers well versed in several languages. With our many connections worldwide, we coordinate cross-border advice seamlessly.
Operating closely with our contentious trusts and probate colleagues, we are involved in complex disputes as independent administrators/trustees.
We work in tandem with our world-class family team advising on tax aspects of pre/post-nuptial agreements and structuring of divorce settlements.
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Payne Hicks Beach advises wealthy domestic and international clients on a wide array of matters in the private wealth field, including trusts and estates, tax and succession planning.
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Payne Hicks Beach are very knowledgeable, proactive and helpful in explaining complex issues in layman's terms.
The team have a strong understanding of the personal and reputational issues that come with advising the client. They’re very conscious of confidentiality, family dynamics and the longer-term implications beyond the immediate legal issue.
Payne Hicks Beach have excellent knowledge of the areas in which they work and a very practical approach to the issues.
Payne Hicks Beach have strong specialist knowledge in the tax space. They are also readily available to discuss and work through options for consideration.
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Robert Brodrick focuses his practice on domestic and international matters relating to trusts and estates, structuring and taxation.
Robert Brodrick has deep experience and provides a breadth of advice.
Robert is always proactive and very knowledgeable in estate planning as well as individual tax issues.
Basil Dixon is experienced in matters relating to international private wealth, particularly in the fields of trusts, estate planning and tax.
Basil Dixon demonstrates outstanding legal acumen, meticulous attention to detail and a particular skill for delivering advice, including difficult advice, in a way that clients can genuinely absorb and act upon.
Basil consistently offers a high level of service, combining sound judgement with a sophisticated understanding of the legal and personal considerations involved in advising the private individual. His work reflects an ability to anticipate client needs, delivering advice that is both strategic and highly tailored.
Basil Dixon is personable and quickly gains trust and respect. He engages very well with his clients, and people value his pragmatic approach to finding solutions.
Rosamond McDowell is highlighted for her expertise in trusts, and cross-border and domestic estate planning.
Rosamond is really thoughtful and sensitive.
Rosamond is swift to respond and has excellent relationships with our mutual clients.
Rosamond is excellent on private client and trust issues.
Frederick Bjørn focuses his practice on succession planning, trusts and family governance issues. He often advises wealthy families, often with an entrepreneurial background, as well as non-domiciled individuals.
Frederick handles complex cross-border work efficiently and thoroughly.
Frederick has a good practical knowledge on US/UK matters.
Clare Hetherington advises clients on personal tax, trusts and succession planning issues.
Clare is highly attuned to client needs, thorough and has an attention to detail.
Clare provides a high standard of service to the private individual which is supported by discretion and clear strategic vision. Her advice is thoughtful, forward-looking and well aligned with the client's broader personal and legal objectives.
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Michael Parkinson
Jessica Henson
Martin Paisner CBE
Sam Carver
Dean Ryan
Melissa Ellis
Clarissa Ferguson
Adam Woodhouse
David Whitworth
Verity Sherwin
Emily Woods
Alice Harley
Tess Hulton
Phineas Hirsch
Amanda Jardine-Viner
Charlotte Cooper
Rupert Burchett
Claire Chesser
Matthew Franks
Benedict Jennings
Melissa Solly
Flora Hussey
Edward Buxton
Emma Flower
Victoria Howarth
Sarah Buechel (née Thursby-Pelham)
Frederick Bjørn
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