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High Net Worth Guide 2023
London (Firms) Private Wealth Law
4
Band 4

2 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by Weightmans

Our London & International Private Wealth Team act for families with landed estates, entrepreneurs, heritage estates, royal families, dignitaries, lottery-winners and sporting stars across 23 jurisdictions, in 11 languages:

  • Disputed wills, trusts and estates– challenging a lifetime gift, contentious probate, disputed wills, estate & trust disputes, inheritance act claims, pre-death agreement
  • Private wealth– asset protection, business succession planning, court of protection, charitable trusts, family investment companies, inheritance tax, lasting powers of attorney, probate, trusts & wills
  • International private wealth- international tax, trusts, estates & succession planning; international family wealth structuring & wealth planning; domicile and tax residency; offshore trust & company structuring; international tax compliance & disclosure
  • Family– divorce & separation; children; cohabitation; HNW divorce, inheritance claims; pre and post marital agreements, family mediation, financial advice on marriage & dissolution, international, LGBTQ & Scottish family law
  • Employment– settlement agreements; directors' service agreements; employee benefits; immigration; directors’ duties; boardroom disputes
  • Property– resi property; buy to let; leases; remortgaging; enfranchisement; business premises
  • Business owners– share sales; partnership and JVs; investments; succession; insolvency & bankruptcy; business crime
  • Litigation– property; breaches of contracts & guarantees; prof neg; disputes


Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)
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Band 4
What the team is known for

Weightmans merged with RadcliffesLeBrasseur in early 2022. The private client team advises clients on estate planning and wealth structuring, particularly through the use of trusts.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Shankland
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Jonathan Shankland
Head of Private Wealth Law
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Band 3

Jonathan Shankland focuses his practice on estates, family offices, tax and trusts, acting for domestic and international clients.

"Jonathan is a well-rounded professional, instilling confidence in clients."

"Jonathan is a very strong and talented practitioner; easy to work with, client-oriented and reliable."

"Jonathan's experience shows; he can easily get to the root of the issue at hand and offer practical advice."

Patrick Malone
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Patrick Malone
Head of Private Wealth Law
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Up and Coming

Patrick Malone advises his high net worth clients on structuring, asset planning, probate, succession and estates.

"Patrick is thoughtful and reasoned in his approach, deliberate and decisive, and always achieves the best possible outcome for his clients."

"Patrick has exceptional attention to detail and is extremely professional."

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Jonathan Shankland
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Jonathan Shankland
Head of Private Wealth Law
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Band 3
Patrick Malone
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Patrick Malone
Head of Private Wealth Law
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Up and Coming

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Jonathan Shankland

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Patrick Malone

Head of Department