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Private Wealth Law | High Net Worth

Southampton and surrounds

Work in this area includes but is not limited to: charitable planning; wealth transfer; business succession planning; estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning (in the US); life and health insurance planning; the creation and administration of trusts and estates; asset transfer; the taking-public of closely-held businesses; and structuring outward and inward investment. Contentious matters are also included, such as trusts disputes, probate contests and contested wills. In larger jurisdictions, these matters are ranked separately in a Private Wealth Disputes table.

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Band 1

  1. Wilsons
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    Wilsons
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Wilsons is experienced, knowledgeable and handles matters with sensitivity and care. The team is all very knowledgeable, providing quick, responsive and professional service.
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Band 2

  1. Blake Morgan
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    Blake Morgan
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    The private client team at Blake Morgan has a considerable presence across the country, including in the South. The team advises on probate, estate planning and administration, and tax matters.
  2. Trethowans LLP
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    Trethowans LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    They are very competent at dealing with more complicated matters relating to tax and estate planning. They are proactive and efficient.
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Band 3

  1. Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP
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    Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    The private client team at Ellis Jones advises on contentious and non-contentious trust and estate matters. The team is well regarded by clients, and is particularly noted for its diligence and client service.
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    Godwins Solicitors LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Godwins has a strong knowledge of a variety of asset classes within the estate. There is much experience within the team, and they are very proactive and always diligent.
  3. Irwin Mitchell
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    Irwin Mitchell
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    I haven't come across a query they can't answer yet. Complex later-life cases in particular are deftly dealt with. They have specialists in each area of the law, making the firm a one-stop shop.
  4. Paris Smith LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 3