Top Ranking for Clarke Willmott’s Manchester Office

The Manchester office of national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has once again been recognised in the recently released Chambers and Partners High Net Worth rankings.

The office has been awarded a Band 2 ranking and is described as highly competent in the Manchester market for private wealth law matters.

In addition to the firm’s top rating, three Manchester-based practitioners have been individually ranked as leading lawyers in their field.

Partner and head of Manchester’s private capital team Paul Davies is ranked in Band 1. With over 20 years’ experience in dealing with legal and tax issues for wealthy individuals, Paul is praised for his ‘outstanding breadth

and technical knowledge’. One commentator notes: ‘Paul is highly qualified and experienced in dealing with the requirements of high net worth clients. His advice is direct and his style is relaxed, which inspires confidence.’

Senior associate Nicola Walker is named as an ‘associate to watch’. Advising high net worth clients on domestic and cross-border probate and estate administration, as well as succession and inheritance tax planning, Nicola is described as ‘an impressive individual. She is by far the best private client lawyer I have worked with. She is not only highly technical but is personable, empathetic and responsive.’ Another comment reads: ‘She has the

ability to make every client feel like they are her only client.’

Also an ‘associate to watch’ is Rebecca Clarke who specialises in capital tax planning and cross-border estate administration. One interviewee said she provides: ‘proactive and constructive advice, technical knowledge, excellent client service and attention to detail.’

Anthony Fairweather, head of Clarke Willmott’s Private Client team, said: “We are delighted to once again have been named as one of the leading private client law firms in this year’s High Net Worth Guide.

“It is a testament to our hard-working and conscientious lawyers that we have retained or improved on last year’s impressive results, showcasing the strength and consistency of our practice.

“Our strong and growing presence in all regions of the UK highlights Clarke Willmott’s private client practice as one of the best and most diverse in the country.”

The Chambers and Partners High Net Worth guide covers private wealth management work and related specialisms, recognising the leading lawyers and law firms for wealthy individuals and families.

Clarke Willmott LLP is a national law firm with seven offices across the country in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.

For more information visit www.clarkewillmott.com