Michelmores achieves strong firmwide results in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026

Published July 23rd 2026

Michelmores has further strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading private wealth law firms in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, securing eight firm rankings, including a new Band 1 UK-wide ranking for Landed Estates, alongside 19 individual rankings across its Private Wealth Group.

The results highlight the breadth, depth and growing national profile of Michelmores’ private wealth offering, which advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, entrepreneurs, landowners and landed estates across the UK and internationally.

Widely regarded as one of the leading independent guides to the private wealth sector, Chambers High Net Worth ranks law firms and individuals based on extensive client feedback, market commentary and independent research.

Firm rankings lead the way

This year’s results were headlined by a significant achievement for Michelmores’ Landed Estates team, which moved from Band 2 to Band 1 UK-wide, reinforcing the Firm’s position as a leading adviser to landowners, landed estates, rural businesses and family offices.

The Firm also retained its strong standing across several key private wealth disciplines, achieving:

Band 1 rankings

Landed Estates (UK-wide) – Band 1 (new ranking improvement)
Private Wealth Law: Exeter & Surrounds – Band 1
Private Wealth Disputes: South West – Band 1
High Value Residential Real Estate (National Leaders Outside London) – Band 1

Other Firm rankings

Private Wealth Law: Bristol & Surrounds – Band 2
Private Wealth Law: Cheltenham & Surrounds – Band 2
Family Offices & Fund Structuring (UK-wide) – Band 3
Private Wealth Law: London – Band 5

These rankings reflect the Firm’s ability to provide integrated advice across private wealth, landed estates, family governance, tax and succession planning, trusts, immigration, family matters, disputes and high-value residential property.

Continued growth and investment in people

The results come during a period of sustained growth for Michelmores’ Private Wealth Group.

Recent strategic investments include the appointment of Partner Lorna du Sautoy in London, the launch of the Firm’s Cambridge office, and the arrival of Partner Tim Middleton in Cambridge, strengthening Michelmores’ presence in key private wealth, landed estates and investment markets.

Strong recognition for individual lawyers

Alongside the Firm rankings, Chambers recognised 20 Michelmores lawyers, including several new and improved rankings.

The results include continued recognition for some of the Firm’s leading practitioners:

Iwan Williams – Band 1 (UK-wide Landed Estates)
Christian Massey – Band 1 (High Value Residential Real Estate)
Tony Cockayne – Band 1 (Private Wealth Disputes)
James Frampton – Band 1 (Private Wealth Law: Exeter & Surrounds)
Dhana Sabanathan – Band 2 (Family Offices & Fund Structuring UK-wide) and Band 3 (Private Wealth Law: London)

New individual lawyer rankings:

James Frampton moved from Band 5 to Band 4 for Private Wealth Law: London.
Jasmine Ivory was promoted from Associates to Watch to Star Associate in Private Wealth Disputes.
Madni Chaudhary received a new ranking as Associates to Watch in Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals.
Gemma Shepherd received a new ranking as Up and Coming in Private Wealth Law: Exeter & Surrounds.
Charles Frost received a new ranking as Associates to Watch in Private Wealth Law: Cheltenham & Surrounds.
Lisa Benham received a new ranking as Associates to Watch in Private Wealth Disputes.

Commenting on the results

Dhana Sabanathan, Partner and Co Head of Michelmores’ Private Wealth team, commented:

“These results reflect the strength, depth and ambition of our private wealth offering. We are proud to be recognised across such a broad range of disciplines and geographies, and to continue supporting high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices and landed estates on their most significant and complex matters.”

Iwan Williams, Partner in Michelmores’ Private Wealth team, added:

“Achieving a Band 1 UK-wide ranking for our Landed Estates practice is a fantastic result and reflects the expertise of our team and the trust our clients place in us. It is equally pleasing to see so many colleagues receiving new and enhanced rankings, which demonstrates both the quality of our people and the continued investment we are making in the future of the practice.”

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