Flint Bishop’s excellence in private wealth law recognised in 2024 legal rankings

Our Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts (WPTT) team has demonstrated its exceptional expertise and dedication in the field of private wealth law, once again securing top rankings in the prestigious Chambers High Net Worth Legal Guide.

Published by Chambers and Partners and recognised as one of the most authoritative guides in the legal industry, the directory identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in over 180 jurisdictions throughout the world.

For the eighth consecutive year, Flint Bishop has achieved Band 1 status and again stands out as the only firm in the region to meet the ‘gold standard’ in the guide’s Private Wealth Law category. In addition, partner and department head Claire Rudkin has retained her individual Band 1 ranking, whilst partner William Harper has again been awarded the ‘Up and Coming’ status, earning significant praise for his outstanding contributions.

Clients have expressed their satisfaction with firm, citing the team’s exceptional capabilities and broad knowledge base in handling complex cases, making comments including: “Flint Bishop deal with things in a professional manner, yet always explain things clearly, in a friendly way. The team are always responsive and deal with all issues that I raise with them.”

Another client praised the team, observing that “Flint Bishop always has an impressive grasp of the nuances of a case no matter how complex or sophisticated it is. They are always quick to respond and always on the ball.”

Claire has earned extensive recognition for her expertise in cross-border and high-value tax planning. Clients have lauded her for her prompt, clear, and concise advice. One particular client commented: “Claire is very empathetic and sensitive to difficult personal circumstances.”

William’s expertise in estate administration, Inheritance Tax planning, business and personal asset management, and trusts has garnered immense appreciation from his clients who describe him as “very productive, quick at resolving issues, easy to talk to and knowledgeable.”

Further high praise for William includes: “William is so professional, prompt and helpful. He has a friendly manner, operates in straightforward English and is always gracious. He is a competent pair of hands,” and “Will offers excellent service at all times – he is always quick to respond to any questions and he is fully effective and supportive throughout the process.”

Commenting on the team’s latest achievement, Flint Bishop Chief Executive Qamer Ghafoor said: “It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Claire, Will, and the entire Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts team for their consistent delivery of excellence, securing this esteemed rank for our firm year after year. The rankings, along with the glowing testimonials from our valued clients, have reinforced our position as a leading expert on private wealth law, and serve as a testament to the exceptional service that we continue to pride ourselves on.”