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Withers

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)

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Private Wealth Law - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Withers is well regarded for its private wealth practice. The law firm advises international and domestic ultra high net worth clients on tax, wealth structuring and succession planning.

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Strengths

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  • Withers are very enjoyable to work with and act as true advisers, laying out the options, explaining them in lay terms, and working to help us think through the pros and cons of each. That is incredibly important to us and is something that is very unique to Withers. They are a constant part of our planning and we would be lost without them.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Withers possesses expert-level knowledge and a superb global client base.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The partners I have been working with at the firm have strong technical knowledge and have extensive experience of international matters.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The private client team at Withers combine technical excellence with a highly sophisticated, sensitive and pragmatic approach in complex cross-border matters. They advise internationally mobile individuals and families whose personal, business and wealth structures span multiple jurisdictions, and they have a deep understanding of global family dynamics.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Withers has an exceptionally high calibre of individuals with excellent expertise in cross-border, complex clients.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Philip Munro
    Philip Munro

    Philip Munro

    Philip Munro focuses his practice on tax, trusts and wealth structuring. He is well regarded for his cross-border work.

    • Philip Munro is very hands-on, dedicated and incredibly responsive.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Philip is a top lawyer with all the right attributes.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Phillip Munro is bright, personable and has a really good presence in the Asia market.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Charlie Tee
    Charlie Tee

    Charlie Tee

    Charlie Tee advises his high net worth clients on tax and trusts, estate planning and philanthropic structures.

    • Charlie Tee combines deep technical expertise with a rare clarity of thought and an exceptional ability to communicate across complex, multi-jurisdictional issues. His advice is always precise, thoughtful, and grounded in the realities of high net worth client needs, making him an invaluable partner in sensitive and sophisticated matters.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Charlie is very capable and provides strong strategic advice. He is also very accessible, solution-oriented and lovely to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Charlie is sensitive to the needs of clients and incisive in his delivery of advice.

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  • Christopher Groves
    Christopher Groves

    Christopher Groves

    Christopher Groves advises high net worth clients on cross-border trust and estate planning, as well as asset-holding structures.

    • Chris is responsive, knowledgeable and always well considered. He is an expert in his field and handles all matters sensitively and professionally.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Chris is a pleasure to work with. He takes the time to act as a true adviser to us, explaining our options in lay terms, helping us weigh up the pros and cons, and working with his network to put our strategy into place.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Chris is a cool, calm and collected lawyer.

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  • Patricia Milner
    Patricia Milner

    Patricia Milner

    Patricia Milner advises wealthy clients on matters including tax, trust and estate planning. She acts for domestic and international clients.

    • Patricia is highly knowledgeable and has an excellent manner with clients; she has a professional and respectful manner with those working for her.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Patricia is smart, savvy and experienced.

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  • Alessia Paoletto
    Alessia Paoletto

    Alessia Paoletto

    Alessia Paoletto is a dual-qualified lawyer in the UK and Italy, and focuses her practice on international estate planning, tax and trusts.

    • Alessia always goes the extra mile and involves other colleagues where needed. She is very passionate about her job, has a lot of energy and has a professional and personal mindset.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alessia is very experienced in international matters, with high technical skills.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alessia is outstanding in her ability to guide the client, understand their needs and gain their trust. Thanks to her international expertise, empathy and pragmatic approach, clients benefit from her sharp and excellent advice.

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