High Net Worth Guide 2026 : South West
Ranked Individuals
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Wilsons has a strong practice in Salisbury capable of advising private clients on contentious and non-contentious matters. The Wilsons team is particularly known for contentious work relating to charities.
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Wilsons have one of the most extraordinary charity client bases I have encountered. Their advice is pinpoint accurate and they take a very commercial approach to litigation.
Wilsons is a regional firm with a London profile. They are flexible, have great in-house expertise and are also very calm under pressure.
Wilsons have an excellent understanding of the needs of charities in respect of both contentious and non-contentious probate matters where charities are either beneficiaries or executors. They have a unique understanding of the complex issues charities have to consider, including the PR implications when dealing with delicate contentious matters.
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James Aspden is a leading lawyer in this practice area and has considerable experience representing high net worth clients in trust and estate disputes.
James is very likeable, extremely experienced and technically excellent. He has the ability to deal with every kind of adversary. If they want to go in the boxing ring, he's happy to do that; if they want to be pragmatic, he's happy to do that.
James Aspden is an experienced litigator who fights hard for his clients and has excellent tactical instincts. He is someone I would want on my side in any dispute in this area.
James is a unique talent in contentious matters. He is measured and unwavering in his advice to charity clients and has a dogged determination to ensure they are protected.
James is a solid performer in terms of the consistency of his advice and his problem solving. He brings sensible solutions in a clear and uncluttered way.
Charlotte Watts is a partner in Wilsons' will and trusts disputes team. Watts advises wealthy clients on contentious trust and probate matters, and is particularly well regarded for her charity expertise.
Charlotte is a tenacious and experienced contentious lawyer. She is balanced and effective while remaining sensitive to the needs of her clients.
Charlotte always does a great job for us. She is our go-to in many of our contested cases, when we could go to any other law firm. She's a good strategist and provides clear advice.
Charlotte has a great grasp of the complexities and issues that we see in our litigation cases. She is good with the commercial and reputational aspects and takes a no-fuss, no-jargon approach.
Private Wealth Disputes
Private Wealth Disputes
High Net Worth 2026
Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: National Leaders (outside London)
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Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: Southampton and surrounds
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