VWV teams and lawyers recognised in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth 2025 Guide
VWV is proud to have received ten rankings in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth 2025 Guide.
The Private Wealth Disputes team have maintained their band one ranking, with Chambers & Partners describing the team as having a "depth of knowledge" in an "intricate and complex area". Michelle Rose, Partner and Head of Private Client, and Fiona Lawrence, Partner, have also maintained their band one rankings within the Private Wealth Disputes team.
Michelle Rose has been ranked in band one since 2019, and continues to maintain her ranking with peers commenting on her breadth of experience noting how "useful and important" that is, as well as being described as a "star operator".
"I am really pleased that we have again been recognised for the first class work we do, not just in my in team specialising in trusts and probate disputes, but across the whole of the Private Client department. I would like to thank both our clients and fellow practitioners for providing such generous feedback."
Fiona Lawrence, Partner, has also maintained her band one ranking, being described as a "master of any case presented to her".
Our Birmingham based Private Wealth team have maintained a band two ranking.
We're delighted that our Watford and London based Private Wealth teams have both been recognised in the guide for the first time, earning a band three and band five ranking respectively. This recognition highlights the strength and quality of our work across both regions.
Birmingham based Immigration Partner, Tom Brett Young, has retained his individual band three ranking. Clients and peers describe Tom as "very knowledgeable and personable", with many saying they would "recommend him to anyone".
About VWV
At VWV, through our expert team of lawyers and the partnerships we build, we put our clients at the forefront of everything we do. Providing connected teams which are invested in client success; providing fresh perspectives to complex challenges - enabling our clients to make clear and confident decisions.
We believe the way that we interact and work together enables us to build warm, genuine and lasting relationships with our clients.
We are not just responding to today’s legal challenges. We are anticipating tomorrow’s needs. And that is what makes us different.
"VWV has an outstanding professional, dedicated and knowledgeable team. It is always happy to go the extra mile without too much trouble."
Significant achievements
| Previous HNW ranking | HNW 2025 ranking | |
| Immigration - UK | - | - |
| Tom Brett Young | Band 3 | Band 3 |
| Private Wealth Law - Birmingham and Surrounds | Band 2 | Band 2 |
| Rachael Armstrong | Band 1 | Band 1 |
| Private Wealth Law Bristol & Surrounds | Band 3 | Band 3 |
| Private Wealth Law - London | - | Band 5 |
| Private Wealth Law - Watford, Uxbridge & Surrounds | - | Band 3 |
| Daniel Church | Band 3 | Band 2 |
| Private Wealth Disputes - South West | Band 1 | Band 1 |
| Michelle Rose - Bristol | Band 1 | Band 1 |
| Fiona Lawrence | Band 1 | Band 1 |
| Marianne Nankervis | - | "Associate to Watch" |
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