Trowers & Hamlins cements status as leading Private Wealth practice in the South West

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins' South West Private Wealth team has been ranked Tier 1 in the latest Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 legal directories, further strengthening its reputation as a leading practice.

Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 are leading, independent legal directories that provide rankings and analysis of law firms and lawyers worldwide. The guides act as essential resources for organisations and individuals choosing legal services, helping them to make informed decisions based on expertise and client satisfaction.

Trowers achieved Tier 1 rankings in Chambers for Private Wealth Disputes and in Legal 500 for Contentious Trusts and Probate.

Since the arrival of Partner Charisse Crawford and Senior Associate Holly Bryan in 2021, the team has grown and developed a strong reputation in the South West and beyond for handling complex estate and trust disputes, often with international elements. Most recently, the addition of Rebecca Lawrence has bolstered the team's Court of Protection offering and is assisted by Associate Rosie Brown.

The Team is widely regarded for their specialist knowledge, and recent examples of their work include advising a third generation farmer in respect of enforcing the promises made to him that he would receive the family farm, working alongside the Attorney General to represent an estate against which a claim is being made for financial provision, and advising an estate's beneficiary in relation to multiple sets of proceedings impacting an estate spanning numerous jurisdictions.

Charisse Crawford, Partner in the Commercial Litigation team in Exeter, commented:

"These Tier 1 rankings are a powerful recognition of the strength and capability of our Private Wealth team in the South West. Over recent years, we have invested in building a market-leading practice with exceptional technical expertise, strategic insight and deep knowledge of the South West market.

This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us to handle their most complex matters. It strengthens our position as the go-to Private Wealth team in the region, and we remain dedicated to achieving the best possible results for those we support."