Three partners and two departments at Willans have been recognised as go-to advisors for high net worth individuals in Gloucestershire and the South West region, including our inheritance & trusts disputes team and specialist, Claire Cox, who have both been ranked for the first time.
Chambers High Net Worth guide released its annual rankings which have recognised inheritance & trusts disputes partner, Claire Cox, for the first time. Claire – who was recently involved in a significant High Court case victory concerning a dispute over mental capacity – has been lauded for her tenacity, empathy and ability to relay complex information in a way this is understandable to clients, helping them to “navigate highly stressful and emotional cases” with her “advanced” knowledge.
Our wider inheritance & trusts disputes team has also been recognised for its work as one of the largest teams in the region that is dedicated to their area of law, providing “excellent overall expertise and a pragmatic, commercial approach” that offers “sound advice” for clients’ needs.
The guide also named the firm’s wills, trusts & probate team, alongside its partner and head of the department, Simon Cook.
Described as “a true expert in his field,” Simon is rated in the top band for his advice on private wealth law in Cheltenham and the surrounding area. He is also praised for “leading by example” and is commended for having “built a great team around him to ensure good client delivery.”
Paul Gordon, partner and head of litigation & dispute resolution, has been ranked for the seventh consecutive year for his expertise in private wealth disputes in the South West. Recognised for his “ruthless” approach to getting the best deals for his clients, Paul has been acknowledged as “a very good strategist” who understands how to tackle a case and get to a settlement.
The highly regarded wills, trusts & probate team – which, along with Simon Cook, includes partners Rachel Sugden, Tom O’Riordan and Laura Stone – was recognised for its high net worth estate planning advice. The guide acknowledges that the team has a “great local presence,” and is impressive in the way in which it works together.
Commenting on the results, the firm’s managing partner, Bridget Redmond, said: “To receive recognition year after year from such a prestigious guide is a fantastic achievement, and a testament to the consistently exceptional service our teams and lawyers at Willans provide. Congratulations to Claire, Simon and Paul, and all in the inheritance & trusts disputes and wills, trusts & probate teams.”
Chambers ranks law firms and lawyers worldwide, and its High Net Worth guide is the result of a thorough research process carried out by an independent team of editors. They conduct in-depth interviews with clients and referees to assess performance, and rankings are based on several key factors, including legal expertise, client service, market reputation, responsiveness, and commercial insight.
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The full rankings for the private wealth law and private wealth disputes categories can be found on the Chambers website.
