UK law firm Ashfords has been ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Disputes for the first time and retains its Band 1 ranking in Private Wealth Law in this year's Chambers High Net Worth guide. Partners Kerry Morgan-Gould, Robert Horsey and Michael Alden also received individual Band 1 rankings and Barny Croft, partner, was ranked Band 2. The team’s associates were also singled out for praise stating: “Even where partners delegate to associates I have found the associates to be knowledgeable and competent. The team approach ensured 24/7 coverage”.
The Chambers High Net Worth guide distinguishes the best professional advisers for international private wealth by identifying and ranking law firms, lawyers and a range of other professional advisers globally. The firms and individuals ranked in Chambers High Net Worth understand the complex needs of high net worth individuals and provide specialist advice.
Ashfords’ private wealth team provides tailored and specialist legal advice for individuals and their families on every aspect of wealth and estate planning, alongside the wills and inheritance disputes team who provide expert advice on all aspects of contentious probate across the UK.
The team is noted as being: “highly capable in all areas” and “very competent with very good responsiveness. There are never delays or needs to chase them.”
Kerry Morgan-Gould, partner and head of trusts and estates at Ashfords is described as a: “very impressive litigator who works mainly in contentious trusts and probate. Kerry has clear thinking and always looks for ways to explore all possibilities to get the best results.”
Michael Alden, partner and head of the private wealth division at Ashfords is noted as: “a top-quality lawyer. He is very client-focused and has built up a strong client base in the South West."
Barny Croft, partner received praise, saying: “Barny is very well liked by judges and other lawyers. He's very pragmatic, good to deal with and has a great reputation. His opponents also really respect his approach."
Robert Horsey, partner and head of wills and inheritance disputes is described as a: “very experienced and capable litigator and knows the area inside out. He's been winning cases for clients for decades. He's extremely hard-working and quick to see the merits in a case."
Commenting on this year's rankings, Kerry Morgan-Gould said: "We are proud to be recognised for our private wealth disputes work at Ashfords. This acknowledgement reflects our continued commitment to providing exceptional client service and further building on our expertise as one of the largest private client teams in the South West”.
For more information, please contact Ashfords’ private wealth team.
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