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VWV

Private Wealth Disputes

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : South West

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Private Wealth Disputes - South West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

VWV offers private wealth law services including tax planning, estate administration, wills and contentious probate for families and businesses.

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Strengths

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  • VWV are easy to work with, polite and professional, providing a prompt service.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • VWV are diligent, understanding and very prompt in dealing with correspondence and keeping me up to date.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • VWV have a genuine commitment to supporting clients and understanding client needs. The team also have excellent attention to detail and are completely thorough.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • VWV are technically strong with regard to business succession planning and protecting family assets with particular regard to tax and trusts.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Fiona Lawrence
    Fiona Lawrence

    Fiona Lawrence

    Fiona Lawrence is highly esteemed and handles contentious trusts and probate, inheritance disputes, Court of Protection matters and cross-border trust issues.

    • Fiona Lawrence stands out for her realism and tactical vision.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Fiona is fantastic. She really is an expert in her field and delivers this expertise in a way that you understand. She walks you through each step and is so calm at all turns.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Fiona has been amazing at all levels. Her counsel and her ability to see the best way forward have been very useful in a very complicated case. She always provides sound advice and help in very tricky situations to guide us to the right decision.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Michelle Rose
    Michelle Rose

    Michelle Rose

    Michelle Rose is an acclaimed private wealth lawyer who leads the private client team and specialises in contentious trusts and probate.

    • Michelle Rose is an innovative and influential leader in this field.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michelle Rose is ambitious, brilliant, driven and very approachable.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michelle is proactive and brilliant litigator running a great team at VWV.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Louise Combstock
    Louise Combstock

    Louise Combstock

    Louise Combstock advises on estate planning, tax and trust construction and planning.

    • She has strong technical knowledge and good commercial judgement, which helps clients make sensible long-term decisions about their wealth. She is thorough, reliable and focused on getting the right outcome for clients.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Louise showed practical understanding of the situation, excellent client empathy and a good sense of humour, making the client feel at ease.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Louise is great to work with and able to explain complex legal matters in plain English.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Louise is very responsive and strategic.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
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Ranked Individuals at VWV (3)

Bristol and surrounds

South West

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