Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Bristol and surrounds
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Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
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Strengths
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Womble Bond Dickinson are extremely responsive, clear and concise. The firm gets things done.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net WorthThe firm distinguishes itself through its accessibility, extensive experience and knowledge, and prompt responses. The firm goes above and beyond.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net WorthWomble Bond Dickinson are highly responsive, well resourced, competent and proactive in identifying strategies to obviate problems before being asked.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
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 WorthI have been delighted with James because of his responsiveness, kindness and diligence.
Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
Band 3 
Band 3 
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 watch 
Associates to watch 
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 WorthSuzy 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 WorthShe 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)
Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 High Net Worth 2026
Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: Newcastle and surrounds
View department profile for High Net Worth 2026Band 2 High Net Worth 2026
Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: Leeds, Bradford and surrounds
View department profile for High Net Worth 2026Band 2 High Net Worth 2026
Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: Bristol and surrounds
View department profile for High Net Worth 2026Band 5 High Net Worth 2026
Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: London (Firms)
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