Private Wealth Lawyers Recognized for Personable Approach
Penningtons Manches Cooper Achieves Strong Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2025
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Penningtons manches Cooper has been recognised for its exceptional service and expertise in the latest Chambers High Net Worth 2025 guide, securing multiple high-profile rankings and individual accolades across its key practice areas. The firm’s commitment to client satisfaction and strategic legal counsel has been consistently highlighted by clients and the directory.
Leading the Way in Private wealth and Family Law
The firm’s Private Wealth department has once again demonstrated its prowess, with the London and Guildford teams receiving commendation for their “attentive” approach and ability to “address complex matters swiftly and strategically.” Clients have lauded the team’s “diligent service,” noting that individuals are “always timely in their responses” and showcase “insightful knowledge with an emphatic approach.” Seven lawyers from the department have earned individual recognition: Clare Archer, Laura Dadswell, James D’Aquino, Lucy Edwards, Ryan Myint, Tristan Smale, and cecelia Ward. Ryan myint continues to be recognised as an expert in Singaporean private wealth matters.
In the family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth category, the team is ranked in Band 2, described by clients as “reliable and speedy to respond and address matters sensibly.” Five lawyers have been individually acknowledged: Anna Worwood, James stewart, Tom Amlot, Elizabeth Carson, and Suzanne Kingston. Anna Worwood,head of the team,is praised for combining “a Rolls-Royce service with knowledgeable and measured calm,” earning the trust of clients through her dedication to going “the extra mile.” James Stewart is highlighted as a “tower of strength and support for his clients,” possessing an “incredible network internationally and nationally.” Tom Amlot and Suzanne Kingston have also been named ‘spotlight lawyers’ in the Family/Matrimonial: mediators category.
Excellence in Private Wealth disputes and Immigration
The Contentious Private Client team has achieved a new ranking in the Private Wealth Disputes category, underscoring their growing strength in this complex area. The department also maintains its Band 2 ranking in the South. Clients have noted Penningtons’ “personable approach,” with many solicitors being “approachable, kind 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,” adept at helping clients “see the bigger picture in sensitive disputes.” Head of team Michael Cash receives high praise for being “very methodical and his attention to detail is excellent,” being “on the ball,precise and accurate.” Andrew Bird continues to be recognised as an ‘associate to watch,’ noted for being “extremely hard-working” and “dedicated.”
The firm has also secured a Band 2 ranking for Immigration: High net Worth Individuals. The team is commended 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 individually ranked. The directory specifically references the team’s “deep understanding of immigration visas as well as insights into the Home Office and Migration Advisory Committee.”
Continued Success in Shipping
In the Shipping sector, partner Sarah Allan has once again been recognised for her work in the yachts and superyachts sector. Clients have commented on Sarah’s “sound knowledge” gained from “years of involvement in the sector” and highlighted her “good communication skills.”
For full details of Penningtons Manches Cooper’s rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2025, please visit here.
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