Crane & Staples Celebrates Third Consecutive Ranking in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide

The Private Wealth Law team at Crane & Staples are celebrating their third consecutive ranking in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide.

Crane & Staples in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide 2024

The team have been ranked Band 2 for Private Wealth Law in the Watford, Uxbridge and surrounding areas region.  This is our third year as a ranked firm and we are pleased to already be in Band 2 despite being fairly new to the rankings. This puts us in significantly good stead for a Band 1 ranking in the future.

We are in very good company, with other leading firms in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Many of these firms are much larger than us and have submitted to the guide for several years, so it is a privilege to be ranked alongside them.

This is certainly testament to the high quality of service and client care our Private Wealth Law team provide.

Referee Feedback

The Chambers & Partners submission process relies on testimonials from clients and  contacts. We were delighted to receive the following comments from our referees:

"All members of the team are approachable, well mannered and seem to be very well informed."

"Their communication is fantastic. They are bringing in great junior lawyers, training good lawyers to create the next generation. I fully endorse what they are doing."

This comment is particularly pleasing, as it recognises all the junior lawyers in the firm, two of which have previously won the Hertfordshire Junior Lawyer of the Year Award. We are glad to see that our commitment to the training and development of junior lawyers has been noted here.

We would of course like to thank all our referees for taking the time to write such kind words to help us achieve this ranking.

Ranked Individuals

Whilst the team are ranked as a whole, the Chambers High Net Worth Guide also recognises individual lawyers who are stand-outs in their field.

Three members of our team are individually ranked in this year’s guide.  This is an excellent result for a team of our size, meaning that 50% of our team have individual rankings. On this occasion, our firm also has the joint highest number of individual rankings in the region, demonstrating the breadth of talent in the Private Client department.

David Bird

Partner and Head of Department David Bird is a Band 3 Ranked Individual for the third consecutive year.

Referees specifically highlighted David’s knowledge, professionalism and friendly nature:

"David is very patient and professional and thorough."

"David Bird is very easy to work with - very knowledgeable but friendly and reassuring."

Samantha Webb

Additionally, Partner Samantha Webb has risen in this year’s rankings, joining David Bird as a Band 3 Ranked Individual.

Samantha’s referees commented:

“She’s very pragmatic. We’re trying to protect the clients from getting trodden on, and she’s very good at that.”

“Samantha Webb is personable yet professional at all times. She was sensitive to the needs of the family. She has experience we could draw on.”

Georgina Christou

Finally, Georgina Christou, Senior Associate Solicitor, has achieved the prestigious ranking of ‘Star Associate’. She is the only lawyer in the region to have earned this title.

Georgina’s referees said:

"Georgina is very professional, knowledgeable, efficient and personable."

"Georgina has been excellent and very helpful."

"Georgina's client relations with me have been exceptional. She is an excellent communicator."

About the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide

The Chambers High Net Worth Guide is a prestigious publication that ranks the top lawyers and law firms specialising in private wealth management. In summary, it provides in-depth analysis and insights into the leading professionals in the sector, based on comprehensive research and interviews with clients and peers. It serves as a valuable resource for wealthy individuals, family offices, and professional advisers looking to engage the best legal expertise in managing their assets and estates.

More information can be found here.

Private Wealth Services at Crane & Staples

We offer quality legal advice to clients with a range of different needs. This includes high net worth clients who require assistance managing their assets and estates. Our ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide is further evidence that our team are experts in these matters and would be happy to help you.

Please contact us to discuss your private wealth matters.

You can also find out more about our services and our team members here.