High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Winston Taylor advises a broad range of high net worth clients, particularly wealthy entrepreneurs. The firm has expertise across different areas such as tax, trust, succession, business and estate planning matters.
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Winston Taylor possesses the ability to drill down to the exact issue and find practical solutions. The department has extremely good knowledge on taxation of investments.
Winston Taylor are very collegiate and willing to go the extra mile, often at short notice, particularly when dealing with overseas clients. Additionally, they are alert to sensitivities when dealing with different cultures. They are seen very much as trusted, 'part of the family' advisers.
Winston Taylor are diligent, practical and responsive. They impressed me with their ability to maintain an overall strategic view of the objectives of the project, while navigating local jurisdictions.
The firm's key distinguishing strength is an exceptional ability to manage complex and sensitive client relationships. They excel at providing steadfast, strategic guidance through challenging circumstances and personality dynamics, expertly shepherding clients from inception to a successful outcome.
What distinguishes them is their huge international presence and reach. They also have a modern, unstuffy approach which appeals both to entrepreneurs and to high-performing leaders in the banking and finance sectors.
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Nick Warr leads Winston Taylor's international private wealth group and is experienced in matters relating to trust and estate planning. He is well regarded for his work advising clients with links to the Middle East.
What distinguishes Nick from his peers is his unique blend of seasoned legal acumen and authentic partnership. His inherently collaborative style enables seamless alignment with the full ecosystem of key advisers, including bankers and external counsel.
Nick is a legend in the private client space, and clients love him. He is very good at explaining complex matters.
Nick Warr has an immense capacity for hard work, and is always responsive and commercial in his advice. He can deal with matters and clients that are tricky and the most complex.
Nick has an incredibly wide-ranging international scope to his practice, with a particular focus on the Middle East and the US. He is particularly in demand by high-profile bankers and leading financial industry figures.
Nick Warr is approachable, pragmatic, responsive and solutions-oriented.
Damian Bloom advises high net worth and ultra high net worth clients on trust, tax and estate matters. His practice is varied and he frequently acts for clients with complex, multi-jurisdictional structures.
Damian Bloom is very commercially aware and very good technically.
Damian has a unique ability to communicate the most highly technical points in a straightforward, user-friendly way that clients find most appealing.
Damian is completely outstanding and very easy to deal with.
Alexander Erskine focuses his practice on family offices, tax planning and wealth structuring. He acts for ultra high net worth clients that have complex, multi-jurisdictional asset portfolios, and has experience in the use of offshore trust structures.
Alexander Erskine is very knowledgeable, very personable and very responsive.
Alexander is technically strong and can act on complicated fund structures well.
Kirstie McGuigan handles estate and wealth planning matters for private clients and family offices.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Kirstie. Her professionalism, technical excellence and enthusiasm have made the work we do together very easy.
What is great about Kirstie is that she can understand what can go wrong in non-contentious work and she understands the greater context in contentious work. Kirstie is very pragmatic and solution-oriented and great with clients.
Kirstie has an excellent client-facing manner which keeps things clear and straightforward despite complexities in the subject. She is a good listener and therefore keeps matters relevant and concise.
Benjamin Lister advises high net worth clients on wealth management and succession planning. Lister is particularly well known for advising Middle Eastern clients.
Ben is very responsive, measured and has a sensible approach on all occasions. He is also very personable and a pleasure to work with.
Benjamin is a quality lawyer with demonstrable experience, practical advice and responsiveness. He is very approachable and easy to work with.
Ben is renowned for his intellect and deep market knowledge of the Middle East.
Ben is very collaborative in the way he works. He encourages very joined-up thinking, which is appreciated by his clients.
Ben is very hands-on and responsive. He has done a fantastic job for us.
Private Wealth Law
Private Wealth Law
Private Wealth Law
Private Wealth Law
Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth 2026
Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: United Arab Emirates
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