Mourant retains top tier ranking

Wednesday 26 July 2023

Mourant has held its top tier ranking in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide for another year.

The Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide differentiates legal talent in international private wealth by ranking law firms and lawyers globally.

It states that those recognised in the annual guide "understand the complex needs of HNW individuals" and "provide specialist advice and legal services".

These rankings are widely acknowledged as the definitive mark of excellence across the sector.

In the 2023 guide, the firm's Jersey-based International Trusts and Private Client team is recognised once again as a leader in its field, while the Mourant Guernsey practice achieved a Band 2 ranking in the directory.

Pictured: Jeremy Wessels.

Also in the 2023 guide, eight Mourant lawyers from across the firm's Guernsey, Jersey and London offices have been individually recognised in the trust and private client practitioner ranking tables.

Mourant Senior Partner and leading trust litigator, Jonathan Speck (pictured top), is named as a Star Individual.

In addition to longstanding top tier rankings in the Chambers UK and Global Guides in the area of Dispute Resolution, Guernsey based Partner Jeremy Wessels is recognised in this year's High Net Worth Guide. A commentator notes: "Jeremy is one of the premier litigators on the island; he has an astonishing reputation in the contentious space".

Also in Guernsey, Partner Christopher Edwards is also noted for his litigation expertise, including in trust litigation. An interviewee comments: "Chris is excellent."

Gilly Kennedy-Smith, Head of the firm's International Trusts and Private Client Guernsey practice, has moved up a ranking to Band 3 in this year's guide. A source commends her for being "extremely knowledgeable" while another praises her for being "very level-headed and calm" and offering "succinct advice".