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Weightmans

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : London (Firms)


Weightmans

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About

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Weightmans, International Private Wealth Team, comprises one of the oldest, most established teams in London.

Weightmans is consistently ranked in the top 20 Private Wealth firms in London. We have some of the UK’s leading lawyers in the field and a client base that any firm would envy. The common ground with our client base is size, complexity & notoriety.

Weightmans is a traditional private client team, steeped in history of the legal market in London. The firm’s routes trace back to the beginning of the 1800s, acting for entrepreneurial HNW clients, enabling them to grow themselves, their families & wealth. Weightmans has that quintessential London private wealth firm reputation whilst also being modern, proactive and expert. We act for families with landed estates where the firm has provided advice for 175 years, whilst also dealing with City finance leaders and captains of industry globally. We have a truly international reach acting for clients across 27 jurisdictions.

Established family wealth and landed estates, entrepreneurs, heritage estates, royal families, dignitaries, lottery-winners, media and sporting stars. We have long been a firm of choice for high profile clients. We have dedicated US/UK, Middle East and South East Asian desks, as well as being one of the only leading private wealth firms with a dedicated France/UK team.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Weightmans's private client team advises clients on estate planning and wealth structuring, particularly through the use of trusts. The firm has a strong client base and is well rated for their skills and services.

Strengths

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  • The staff are very personable and easy to interact with, and generally good at interacting with our clients.

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  • Weightmans has a well-established and cohesive team, with broad and deep skills. The team members know their areas of expertise but also can tap into a global network of attorneys where necessary.

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  • Weightmans gives detailed and careful advice in addition to being responsive and quick to address the issues. The team has excellent knowledge and technical skill to deal with complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jonathan Shankland
    Band 2Jonathan Shankland

    Jonathan Shankland

    Jonathan Shankland has a busy practice advising clients on estates, family offices, tax and trusts. Shankland is particularly adept at handling complex and high-stakes matters.

    • Jonathan Shankland delivers excellent client service; I rate his knowledge and strategic vision.

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    • Jonathan Shankland is a thought leader and savvy negotiator who maximises my outcomes every time.

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    • Jonathan Shankland is an exceptional lawyer. He is extremely attentive to his clients and has a first-class, gifted mind.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 5Patrick Malone
    Band 5Patrick Malone

    Patrick Malone

    Patrick Malone advises his high net worth clients on structuring, asset planning, probate, succession and estates.
    • Patrick Malone is a very strong partner who I trust with the most critical matters.

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