Ranking tables
High Net Worth New York Private Wealth Law
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- ArentFox Schiff LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Baker McKenzie 2 Years Ranked
- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Kozusko Harris Duncan 1 Years Ranked
- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
- Loeb & Loeb LLP
Senior Statespeople
- William D Zabel Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP7 Years Ranked
- G Warren Whitaker
- Jonathan J Rikoon
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
- David J McCabe Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP7 Years Ranked
- Ivan Taback Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates7 Years Ranked
- Loretta A Ippolito Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP7 Years Ranked
- Ronni G Davidowitz Katten7 Years Ranked
- Susan C Frunzi Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP7 Years Ranked
- Andrew S. Auchincloss
- Dean C Berry
- Laura M Twomey
- Zena Tamler
Band 3
- Catherine Grevers Schmidt Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP6 Years Ranked
- Glenn Fox Baker McKenzie3 Years Ranked
- Kathryn von Matthiessen Katten3 Years Ranked
- Mark Haranzo Holland & Knight LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael Schwartz Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP4 Years Ranked
- Beth D Tractenberg
- Brad J Richter
- Ivan A Sacks
- Kevin Matz
- Linda B. Hirschson
- Rashad Wareh
- Stephanie Heilborn
Band 4
- Ani C Hovanessian Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
- Christiana Lazo Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
- David Posner Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jay E. Rivlin McDermott Will & Emery LLP2 Years Ranked
- Kim Baptiste Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP5 Years Ranked
- Robert W. Sheehan Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP4 Years Ranked
- Simon P Beck Baker McKenzie7 Years Ranked
- Toni Ann Kruse McDermott Will & Emery LLP3 Years Ranked
- Anita S Rosenbloom
- Anna Salek
- Bruce Wexler
- Stanley A. Barg
Band 5
- Arlene A. Newton Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked
- David Stein Withers Bergman LLP7 Years Ranked
- Elyse G. Kirschner McDermott Will & Emery LLP1 Years Ranked
- Marceline B Tempesta Milbank LLP5 Years Ranked
- Andrew Katzenberg
- Charles T Dowling
- Cheryl Hader
- David S Finkelstein
- Eric Dorsch
- Kerry O’Rourke Perri
- Marina A Bezrukova
- Stephen Liss
Up and Coming
- Jessica D. Soojian Milbank LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jillian Merns Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP1 Years Ranked
- Kristen Curatolo Kirkland & Ellis LLP1 Years Ranked
- Bachir Karam
- Brian Janowsky
- Carl Merino
Associates to watch
- Sean Imfeld Milbank LLP2 Years Ranked
- Zoey Orol Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jay J. Scharf
- Sasha Grinberg
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 McDermott Will & Emery LLPPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedAn interviewee states: "They are one of the best firms in the market. They have great resources and always go the extra mile for clients. They are always very thoughtful and have a robust approach to matters." Another comments: "The team are very thorough and responsive. I find with McDermott that they are far more practical and straightforward in their manner. They get to the nub of issues quickly and efficiently."1 Milbank LLPPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedSeveral interviewees praise the quality of the team, noting that "their attorneys are absolutely first class." Another interviewee enthuses: "They are an absolutely brilliant team. They are up to date with the latest changes and cutting-edge developments. They come up with really innovative ideas and are tremendously brilliant."1 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedAn impressed interviewee remarks: "They are very dynamic and robust in their approach, they are incredibly knowledgeable and super responsive. I have enormous respect and admiration for that firm and department." Another says: "Their efficiency is second to none and their detailed approach is exceptional."
Band 2
2 Day Pitney LLPPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedDay Pitney is well known for advising high net worth individuals and families on domestic and cross-border high net worth matters. "They have really brilliant capabilities when it comes to international planning," observes a source, adding: "Day Pitney is always at the top of my list when I need a New York firm for an international matter."2 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedPaul, Weiss is "an excellent firm," states a source, explaining: "The team has so much in-depth experience and expertise; they are really top tier and provide the whole package. They have a great warmth and good judgement." The team are highly sought after to advise high net worth individuals and families on complex matters.2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedSkadden is well known for advising high net worth individuals and families on a broad range of private wealth matters. A commentator notes: "They have an excellent department. I think they have a very strong practice."
Band 3
3 KattenPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedKatten has a longstanding reputation in the market for advising high net worth individuals and families on private wealth matters. "They certainly have an excellent team," observes a source, and another comments: "They have a great bench of lawyers. They are very good at what they do." The team is well equipped to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters.3 Schulte Roth & Zabel LLPPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedSchulte Roth & Zabel is "an incredible firm," according to a source, who continues: "They have a stellar group of attorneys who provide a top-notch service. They have always been extremely responsive, very proactive and very knowledgeable." The team is well equipped to advise high net worth individuals and families on a range of private wealth matters.3 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher have an established private client team that acts for wealthy individuals, entrepreneurs and charitable organisations. The team is capable of handling a wide variety of matters including estate, tax and trust planning.3 Withers Bergman LLPPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedWithers offers private client services to high net worth individuals and families. The team advises clients on a comprehensive range of matters, including tax and estate planning.
Band 4
4 ArentFox Schiff LLPPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedA commentator remarks: "They provide a great service and provide a lot of bang for your buck. They are very technically proficient and provide an excellent service." Another source comments: "I find their advice to be amongst the absolute best, and with the fastest turnaround time."4 Baker McKenziePrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBaker McKenzie has substantial experience advising high net worth clients, with particular expertise handling complex international matters. A source notes: "Baker McKenzie is an excellent firm with strong international connections. They are a very qualified group; they are a great team who are very knowledgeable and can handle things quickly."4 Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLPPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedCurtis Mallet-Prevost provides a wide range of services to high net worth individuals and families. They are capable of advising on domestic and international tax matters, as well as estate planning and trusts.4 Kozusko Harris DuncanPrivate Wealth Law2022 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedKozusko Harris Duncan is particularly experienced in advising high net worth clients on cross-border planning. "They are a brilliant boutique private client firm," states an interviewee, adding: "I would highly recommend them for cross-border planning matters. Their client service is excellent and their knowledge top notch."