Strength Across Practices: Highlights from Chambers High Net Worth 2025

24 July 2025

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Wilsons is proud to announce its latest achievements in the 2025 Chambers High Net Worth guide, which once again highlights the dedication and expertise of the team across several practice areas. These rankings underscore our commitment to providing exceptional service and sound advice in the areas most important to our clients.

Private Wealth Law – Southampton and Surrounds Secures Top Spot

Once again, the firm’s Private Wealth Law practice achieves a definitive Band 1 ranking, demonstrating our ongoing leadership in this area.

Two of our partners have been individually recognised for their expertise:

  • Rupert Wilkinson, ranked Band 2, continues to deliver sound advice and tailored solutions to clients
  • Frances Mayne, ranked Band 3, is acknowledged for her knowledgeable and holistic approach

"Rupert Wilkinson is encyclopaedic. He is able to deal with an enormously broad set of issues."
"Frances Mayne has a calm and reassuring demeanour, with an impressive depth of knowledge on capacity-related matters."
 

National Leadership Outside London

The firm continues to hold its Band 1 ranking in Private Wealth Law – National Leaders (outside London). This recognition reflects the broad and deep capabilities of the team, who offer clarity and assurance to both existing and new clients across the country.
 

Continued Excellence in Private Wealth Disputes – South West

The firm has retained its Band 2 ranking in the Private Wealth Disputes practice area. This recognition speaks to the firm’s proven track record in guiding clients through complex and sensitive disputes.

Individually, we are delighted to see James Aspden maintaining his Band 1 ranking, solidifying his position as a trusted leader in the field. Similarly, Charlotte Watts retains her Band 2 ranking, reflecting her continued excellence and dedication to her clients.

"James is one of the best lawyers in the area. He is very hard-working and diligent."
"Charlotte provides clear, sensible and pragmatic advice."
 

New Recognition for Landed Estates – UK Wide

We are especially pleased to announce our Band 2 ranking in the Landed Estates category, a new area of recognition for our firm this year. 

This ranking is accompanied by notable achievements for our individuals, including:

  • Peter Bourke, recognised as a Band 1 practitioner, reflecting his exceptional ability in advising on landed estates.
  • Sue Pritchett, as an Associate to Watch, acknowledging her rising influence and expertise in this specialist area.

"Peter Bourke is authoritative and knowledgeable."
"Sue Pritchett is utterly first-rate."
 

Reflecting on a Strong Year

These rankings underscore the firm’s continued commitment to excellence in legal practice and to the clients we serve. Through careful stewardship, precise advice, and an unwavering focus on understanding our clients' priorities, we remain a trusted partner for those seeking tailored legal expertise.

We extend our thanks to our clients and peers for their trust and recognition, and to our dedicated team for their diligence and skill. These achievements reflect not only the individual honours, but also the collaborative spirit and collective expertise that define the firm.

Private Wealth Law (Southampton and Surrounds)

"They consistently demonstrate a proactive approach. The team excels at navigating the varying needs of beneficiaries, delivering tailored solutions with professionalism and expertise."

"Wilsons is user-friendly, approachable and reactive. It has strong staff members."

"Wilsons listens and works with me and the clients to achieve the best possible outcomes."

"Frances Mayne is very approachable and knowledgeable. She goes above and beyond to support clients with very challenging needs and works holistically with all parties to find solutions."

"Rupert Wilkinson is encyclopaedic. He is able to deal with an enormously broad set of issues."

"Frances Mayne has a calm and reassuring demeanour, with an impressive depth of knowledge on capacity-related matters."

Private Wealth Disputes (South West)

"Wilsons has a range of experts at the firm. They know their clients very well and how to represent them in contentious or complex issues."

"Wilsons have excellent technical knowledge in the charities context."

"James is one of the best lawyers in the area. He is very hard-working and diligent."

"James Aspden has superb knowledge and tactical awareness."

"James has a keen understanding of realities of litigation. He provides commercial advice and is very pragmatic on behalf of clients."

"Charlotte is great at understanding her clients and providing thorough advice."

"Charlotte provides clear, sensible and pragmatic advice."

"Charlotte is very knowledgeable about areas of law like succession disputes and Court of Protection. She also is good at dealing with charities. She understands what their aims are."

Landed Estates (UK Wide)

"Wilsons showed a thorough understanding of complex facts. They were professional and courteous at all times, and produced all relevant documents quickly and efficiently."

"They have an excellent knowledge of the land market in the area."

"Peter Bourke is authoritative and knowledgeable."

"Sue Pritchett is utterly first-rate."

"Peter Bourke is just fantastic to deal with. To have access to his knowledge as a barrister is incredibly helpful, but also his knowledge in helping to draft complicated documents is hugely valuable. "

"Sue Pritchett remains excellent in every way."

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