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Wilsons

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Southampton and surrounds

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Wilsons

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Private Wealth Law - Southampton and surrounds

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Wilsons has the capability to provide private clients with advice on contentious and non-contentious matters.
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Strengths

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  • Wilson's key strength is their ability to fully understand the client, their priorities and the sensitivities within their family. This, combined with being extremely responsive and detail-oriented, sets them apart.

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  • Wilsons are diligent, warm and thorough. They think flexibly and look at things from different angles, which works well for clients.

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  • Wilsons' private client division is hugely client-centric, knowledgeable and pragmatic. They are very outcome-orientated and work exceptionally well as part of a broader team of advisers.

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  • Wilsons provides speed of service, clear technical knowledge and fee reasonableness. They are a pleasure to work with on a personal level.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rupert Wilkinson
    Rupert Wilkinson

    Rupert Wilkinson

    Rupert Wilkinson advises on complex trust matters, often including cross-border elements.

    • Rupert Wilkinson manages to combine technical excellence with client centricity and emotional intelligence. We greatly enjoy working with him and value his insights and advice enormously.

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    • Rupert Wilkinson is an excellent all-rounder and very personable.

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  • Tim Fullerlove
    Tim Fullerlove

    Tim Fullerlove

    Tim Fullerlove is a partner at Wilsons. He advises high net worth clients on tax planning, wealth and estate management.

    • Tim Fullerlove is technically strong.

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    • Tim Fullerlove is exceptional on the technical side, responsive, friendly and good with clients. He is charming and a very good practitioner.

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  • Frances Mayne
    Frances Mayne

    Frances Mayne

    Frances Mayne advises on a range of private client matters, including Court of Protection matters.

    • Frances Mayne is a leading Court of Protection solicitor who is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable. She is also calm, practical, responsive and kind.

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    • Frances Mayne is great at everything she does. Clients adore her soft yet professional manner.

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  • Penelope Munro
    Penelope Munro

    Penelope Munro

    Penelope Munro joined Wilsons' probate and estate administration team in 2025. Munro has deep experience in private wealth law.

    • Penelope Munroe is no-nonsense: she cuts through everything. She is an expert at wills, probate and estate disputes.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Penelope Munroe has been invaluable in guiding me. I feel that she listens and understands me.

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  • Ben Smith
    Ben Smith

    Ben Smith

    Ben Smith is a partner at Wilsons. He advises clients on trusts, estate and tax planning.

    • Ben Smith excels in all areas. He has a very impressive grasp of complex structures, and he is a delight to work with.

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