Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has once again been recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) guide, with the firm securing rankings across all of its UK Private Wealth teams and 12 lawyers named as leading individuals in the 2026 edition.
The annual Chambers HNW guide identifies the leading lawyers and law firms advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as businesses, trustees, family offices and other professional advisers operating in the private wealth market.
WBD’s Private Wealth teams have been ranked in Bristol and surrounds, Leeds, Bradford and surrounds, London, and Newcastle and surrounds, with the Newcastle team retaining its Band 1 ranking. The firm has also been ranked for Private Wealth Disputes in London.
Firm rankings in the 2026 guide include:
- Bristol and surrounds – Private Wealth Law, Band 2
- Leeds, Bradford and surrounds – Private Wealth Law, Band 2
- London – Private Wealth Disputes, Band 4; Private Wealth Law, Band 5
- Newcastle and surrounds – Private Wealth Law, Band 1
Individual rankings in the 2026 guide include:
- Private Wealth Disputes, London – Neil Long, Band 3; Rosie Taylor, Associates to watch
- Private Wealth Disputes, North East & Yorkshire – Joe Kelley, Band 2
- Private Wealth Law, Bristol and surrounds – James Radcliffe, Band 1; Chris Kerr-Smiley, Band 3; Suzy Pawsey, Associates to watch
- Private Wealth Law, Leeds, Bradford and surrounds – Susan Maxey, Band 1; Fiona McLaughlin, Associates to watch
- Private Wealth Law, London – Will Ford, Band 3; Alexander Dickinson, Band 5
- Private Wealth Law, Newcastle and surrounds – Helen Tavroges, Band 1; William Bonas, Band 3
The rankings reflect the breadth and depth of WBD’s Private Wealth practice, which advises individuals, families, trustees, business owners and family offices on a wide range of matters including succession planning, trusts, tax, estate administration, landed estates, philanthropy, family governance and contentious trust and probate disputes.
David Dale, Head of WBD’s Private Wealth sector, said:
“We are delighted to see our Private Wealth teams and colleagues recognised once again in the Chambers High Net Worth guide. These rankings are a testament to the expertise, dedication and client focus of our lawyers across the UK, who work closely with individuals, families and advisers to deliver clear, commercial and pragmatic advice on often complex and sensitive matters.
“We are particularly pleased to see the continued strength of our regional teams reflected in this year’s guide, alongside recognition for our growing London offering and our disputes expertise. Congratulations to everyone ranked and to the wider team whose hard work underpins this success.”
