Private wealth lawyers recognised for their 'personable approach' in Chambers High Net Worth 2025

Posted: 24/07/2025

Penningtons Manches Cooper has further cemented its position at the forefront of private wealth law with its private wealth sector group earning recognition in the newly published Chambers High Net Worth Legal Guide 2025. This achievement underscores the firm’s exceptional depth of expertise and unwavering commitment to serving high net worth clients across the globe.

In total 20 of the firm’s lawyers have been individually ranked, with six specialist teams receiving collective recognition. Respondents have noted that 'Penningtons continue to exceed their standard and recruit the right people' and describe the firm as 'very highly regarded in the sector and capable of complex legal work'.

Chambers High Net Worth is widely regarded as the definitive resource for identifying the world’s leading legal advisers to international high net worth individuals and families. Its rankings are the result of rigorous research, including in-depth interviews, client satisfaction analysis, and peer feedback as part of a process which aims to provide rankings that reflect market presence.

In the private wealth law category, the London team has secured an improved ranking, moving to band 2. One respondent states: 'The team is very responsive, extremely efficient and knowledgeable'. James d'Aquino has risen in the individual rankings with a respondent remarking that 'he is a very charming and eloquent lawyer with a good understanding of the private client tax world'. The department has also maintained its band 1 ranking in Guildford with Lucy Edwards securing a band 1 listing individually. She is described as 'providing a thoroughly professional and diligent service. She is always timely in her responses and her insightful knowledge is demonstrated with an emphatic approach'. The team in both London and Guildford are commended for being 'really attentive, addressing complex matters swiftly and strategically'. Ryan Myint has maintained his ranking as an expert in Singaporean private wealth matters. Across the department, a total of seven lawyers receive individual recognition: Clare Archer, Laura Dadswell, James D’Aquino, Lucy Edwards, Ryan Myint, Tristan Smale and Cecelia Ward. 

In the family/matrimonial finance: ultra high net worth category, the team are ranked in band 2 and noted as being 'reliable and quick to respond and address matters sensibly'. Five lawyers are acknowledged individually: Anna Worwood, James Stewart, Tom Amlot, Elizabeth Carson and Suzanne Kingston. A client remarks that head of the team Anna Worwood 'combines a Rolls-Royce service with knowledgeable and measured calm. She's really trusted by her clients because she goes the extra mile to support them'. Another respondent describes James Stewart as a 'tower of strength and support for his clients...with an incredible network internationally and nationally'. Both Tom Amlot and Suzanne Kingston additionally feature as 'spotlight lawyers' in the family/matrimonial: mediators category.

Meanwhile the contentious private client team has secured a new ranking in the private wealth disputes category. The department also maintains its band 2 ranking in the South. One respondent is quoted as saying 'Penningtons stands out for its personable approach; it has a number of solicitors who are approachable, friendly and very capable of handling high-value, high-stakes, cross-border disputes'. Newly ranked Sarah Lee is described as 'a tenacious and formidable opponent' as well as 'very practical and pragmatic' and someone who helps clients 'see the bigger picture in sensitive disputes'. There is also high praise for head of team Michael Cash who is noted as being 'very methodical and his attention to detail is excellent. He is on the ball, precise and accurate'. Andrew Bird maintains his individual ranking as an 'associate to watch’ who is 'extremely hard-working' and 'dedicated'.

The firm has been ranked in band 2 for ‘immigration: high net worth individuals’, with praise for being 'great at understanding what the clients are trying to achieve, road-mapping and strategising legal options and supporting the client through the entire immigration process'. Head of team Pat Saini and partners Hazar El-Chamaa and Meghan Vozila are ranked individually. The directory references the team's 'deep understanding of immigration visas as well as insights into the Home Office and Migration Advisory Committee'.

Lastly, there is also individual recognition for shipping partner Sarah Allan, ranked again this year for her work in the yachts and superyachts sector. Clients have commented that ‘Sarah's years of involvement in the sector bring sound knowledge to the table' and highlight 'her good communication skills'.

For full details of Penningtons Manches Cooper’s rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2025, please click here.

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