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Private Wealth Law | High Net Worth

Illinois

Work in this area includes but is not limited to: charitable planning; wealth transfer; business succession planning; estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning (in the US); life and health insurance planning; the creation and administration of trusts and estates; asset transfer; the taking-public of closely-held businesses; and structuring outward and inward investment. Contentious matters are also included, such as trusts disputes, probate contests and contested wills. In larger jurisdictions, these matters are ranked separately in a Private Wealth Disputes table.

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Band 1

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    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    We feel confident in their advice. Specialists are called in as necessary for the situation. We rely on them as our primary legal support; that commitment hasn't wavered given the service received.
  2. Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC
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    Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    The team at Levenfeld Pearlstein is highly regarded in the market for its expertise and experience in trusts and estates. Partners advise on multi-generational family and business planning, and gift tax planning for wealthy individuals, among other matters.
  3. McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    The team at McDermott Will & Emery has a very strong reputation for its work with wealthy clients. It is particularly well regarded for its expertise in fiduciary litigation, estates and trusts.
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Band 2

  1. Katten
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    Katten
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    The private wealth practice at Katten handles a broad range of issues for high net worth clients. The firm has expertise in areas such as business succession and charitable planning, fiduciary and philanthropic matters.
  2. Loeb & Loeb LLP
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    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    They bring a pragmatism and real context to their advice and are great communicators. On really complicated things, they do a great job communicating in a way people understand.
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Band 3

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    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP is a key player in the Illinois private client market. The firm is adept at handling estate, business and charitable gift planning and is commended for its commitment to high-quality client service.
  2. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
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    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    The Willkie Farr & Gallagher private client team advises high net worth clients on a variety of private wealth matters including estate administration, wealth and charitable planning, as well as contentious cases. The firm is well regarded for its work within the Illinois market.
  3. Perkins Coie LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 3