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Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Bristol and surrounds


Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - Bristol and surrounds

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Womble Bond Dickinson offers a private wealth law practice experienced in a range of trust and estate matters and complex tax planning for families and businesses. Womble Bond Dickinson also engages in wills and probate work and inheritance planning.

Strengths

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  • Womble Bond Dickinson are extremely responsive, clear and concise. The firm gets things done.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The firm distinguishes itself through its accessibility, extensive experience and knowledge, and prompt responses. The firm goes above and beyond.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Womble Bond Dickinson are highly responsive, well resourced, competent and proactive in identifying strategies to obviate problems before being asked.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1James Radcliffe
    Band 1James Radcliffe

    James Radcliffe

    James Radcliffe reveals a wealth of experience in a wide range of work, including tax matters, family succession and estate planning work. He has particular expertise in US/UK planning.

    • James has excellent knowledge and delivers a professional service with a smile.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I have been delighted with James because of his responsiveness, kindness and diligence.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Chris Kerr-Smiley
    Band 3Chris Kerr-Smiley

    Chris Kerr-Smiley

    Chris Kerr-Smiley advises on a range of private client issues, including trust restructuring, trust taxation and trustees' powers and duties.
    • Chris provides concise and clear advice, even on a complex subject.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Associates to watchSuzy Pawsey
    Associates to watchSuzy Pawsey

    Suzy Pawsey

    Suzy Pawsey is a managing associate who advises on estates, trusts and inheritance planning.

    • Totally supportive and unfailingly helpful. I couldn't recommend Suzy too highly when dealing with messy, complex, difficult probate cases.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Suzy is a pleasure to deal with and manages to take highly technical and complex legal advice and make it accessible to clients. Service levels were excellent, and Suzy was incredibly responsive with both excellent technical expertise and a fantastic client manner.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • She is probably the most contactable lawyer I have worked with. She was easy to speak with and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. It was a delight to work with her.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP (3)

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