Hunters is pleased to announce its continued recognition in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, with rankings across four practice areas and eight lawyers individually recognised for their expertise advising high-net-worth individuals, families and family offices.
The firm has been ranked in the following categories:
- Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth (Band 1)
- Landed Estates (Band 2)
- Real Estate: High Value Residential (Band 4)
- Private Wealth Law (Band 4), rising from Band 5 in the previous edition
The 2026 results reflect another strong performance for the firm, with a number of rankings improving year on year and several individuals moving up the tables.
Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
Maintaining its prestigious Band 1 ranking, the team continues to be recognised as one of the leading family practices advising high-net-worth individuals on complex financial matters arising from relationship breakdown.
Additionally, five of our Partners, have been individually ranked, highlighting their reputation as trusted advisers to high-net-worth individuals and families.
Henry Hood retained his Band 1 ranking, Jo Carr-West, has moved up to Band 1 in Mediation, Richard Kershaw moved up to Band 3, Amy Scollan achieved a promotion to Band 4, Alex Brereton was recognised as an Up and Coming practitioner (UHNW) and Polly Atkins, named as Associate to watch.
"Hunters possess financially astute lawyers with a focus on the key issues that actually make a difference. Staff at all levels have excellent communication and client management skills."
Family/Matrimonial Mediators
Jo Carr-West has achieved a significant milestone this year, moving into Band 1 for Family/Matrimonial Mediators, reflecting her established reputation as one of the leading mediators in the field.
"Jo Carr-West was great at finding the right compromise while making sure the divorce was fair on me."
Landed Estates
The firm's Landed Estates practice retained its strong Band 2 ranking, recognising its expertise advising landowners, rural businesses, trustees and estate owners on a broad range of property and private wealth matters.
"The team is very collaborative and very responsive, and it provides us with a good all-round service. There is always someone there to help you, and the firm knows about the market really well."
Private Wealth Law
The firm's Private Wealth Law practice moved up a band this year, achieving a Band 4 ranking and highlighting the team's continued momentum and reputation for delivering trusted advice to individuals, families, trustees and family offices.
Partner, Wilfrid Vernor-Miles, achieved a Band 5 ranking.
"Hunters are very pragmatic, technically robust, very approachable and proactive in their advice."
Real Estate: High Value Residential
Hunters also maintained its Band 4 ranking for Real Estate: High Value Residential, continuing to advise clients on significant residential property transactions across London and beyond.
Partner and Head of Department James Vernor-Milesretained his Band 3 ranking.
"Hunters provide an excellent service. They are always on hand to answer queries and follow up when complexities arise. Queries are always responded to promptly and efficiently. You can trust Hunters will provide you with the best advice and the highest standard of service."
The Chambers High Net Worth Guide is one of the leading independent directories assessing law firms and lawyers who advise high-net-worth individuals and families. Rankings are based on detailed market research, client feedback and peer review.
The firm's continued success in the 2026 guide reflects the strength of its private wealth offering and the trusted relationships it has built with clients across generations.
Find out more and access Hunters' full Chambers & Partners High Net Worth profiles, rankings and quotes, here [external link].