Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : London (Firms)
Band 2
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is known for its expertise in complex international matters, advising ultra high net worth individuals and families on succession planning, tax advice and wealth structuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provided a detailed analysis and action plans, with an assessment of all potential scenarios. It was also fast with responses and took timelines provided by the client very seriously."
"Baker McKenzie gave great advice and has very good all-round professionals."
"We find Bakers to be a highly reputable firm in the market, known for working with the very best and highest net value families. The team is pragmatic and commercial in its approach."
"The team provided a detailed analysis and action plans, with an assessment of all potential scenarios. It was also fast with responses and took timelines provided by the client very seriously."
"Baker McKenzie gave great advice and has very good all-round professionals."
"We find Bakers to be a highly reputable firm in the market, known for working with the very best and highest net value families. The team is pragmatic and commercial in its approach."
Notable Practitioners
Ashley Crossley, head of the firm's London wealth management department, is highly experienced and respected for his expertise, particularly in high-value international matters relating to trusts, estates and corporate structuring advice.
"Ashley is extremely good, very collegiate."
"Ashley Crossley has extensive expertise and is solution-oriented."
Phyllis Townsend has particular expertise in matters related to the Middle East, advising clients on multi-jurisdictional tax planning, asset structuring, and succession planning.
"Phyllis Townsend is excellent - she is responsive, likeable and very knowledgeable."
"She has a good perspective for private families. She is empathetic and a sophisticated practitioner."
"Phyllis is practical and personable, you can trust her."
"Phyllis is phenomenally professional, extremely responsive, and a good client person."
Christopher Cook is a senior associate in the firm's global wealth management practice. Cook advises wealthy clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
"Christopher Cook is excellent - he is responsive, likeable and very knowledgeable."