Wedlake Bell LLP is ‘serious about private client work and it shows’. It has ’vast strength in depth’ and is well placed to advise on the full range of issues facing UHNW and HNW individuals in the UK and overseas. Additionally, it is well-regarded in the intermediary market, and is regularly instructed by well-known financial institutions, trustees and banks. With Caroline Miller; Matthew Braithwaite and Nick Mendoza at the helm, it is often called upon to advise on matters with a substantial international or multi-jurisdictional element. The 'superb' Sanjvee Shah advises wealthy individuals and families on their global estate, succession and tax planning affairs. Shah’s clients tend to be entrepreneurs, business owners, wealth creators and successful professionals. George Merrylees acts for international HNWIs, trustees and family offices with a particular concentration on fund managers, business owners, and entrepreneurs.
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Testimonials
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'George Merrylees works perfectly in French. He understands all the cultural, legal and tax subtleties in both France and the UK. As a problem solver, George is the best private client lawyer I have met in the UK.'
‘Camilla Wallace is excellent technically, clear thinker, brilliant with clients and a pleasure to work with.'
‘Wedlake Bell has vast strength in depth and a long tradition of private client expertise. They cover all the main bases exceptionally well: onshore and offshore, contentious and non-contentious, advising HNW clients, advising the elderly and trust administration.'
‘Nick Mendoza is really a star individual now. His particular skill is dealing with the most complex matters with calmness and dexterity. He wears his considerable technical expertise lightly and clients can be sure they will receive incisive, commercial advice in a language they will understand.'
‘They are very personable and approachable and great at putting clients at their ease -they make you feel that they are really on your side and that they will find the right solution for you. Great bedside manner.'
'Sanjvee Shah is superb on every level. Fantastic with clients - experienced but pragmatic. Great eye for detail.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Caroline Miller; Matthew Braithwaite; Nick Mendoza
Other key lawyers
Camilla Wallace; George Merrylees; Sanjvee Shah