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According to the recently released legal directory, Chambers High Net Worth (2022), Higgs & Johnson is praised as ‘very responsive, competent and efficient’ and ranked yet again in Band 1. Published by Chambers & Partners, the guide ranks in the area of international private wealth and notes that the Firm provides structuring and litigation services in relation to trusts and foundations with the private client team experienced in handling significant instructions from wealthy individuals, families and fiduciaries.

Chambers High Net Worth Commentary

Recognized for his ‘extensive experience in handling trust disputes and restructuring matters’, Philip C. Dunkley QC is noted as a ‘Senior Statesperson’ who acts for wealthy individuals, families and fiduciaries on major international litigation.

Known in the market as a ‘trusts and estates expert’, Earl A. Cash, Ph.D. is praised as a ‘go-to lawyer for top trust companies.’ He also advises high net worth individuals in his practice.

N. Leroy Smith is described as having ‘a brilliant legal mind’ and advises high net worth individuals, trustees and banks on a range of trust and private client litigation matters with clients confident that ‘he knows his stuff inside out’ making him their ‘top litigation guy.’

H&J Chambers HNW 2022

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