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VIEW ALLHoward Kennedy's Private Wealth team have been recognised in the Spear's Tax & Trust Indices 2026, reflecting the breadth of the firm's expertise across tax, succession planning and contentious trusts and estates.
The annual indices recognise leading advisers to high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families across tax, trusts and private wealth.
Spear's Tax Lawyers Index 2026:
- John Annetts: Top Recommended
- Simon Malkiel: Top Recommended
- Qing Miao: Recommended
- Liz Palmer: Top Recommended
This year's accompanying Spear's editorial explores some of the issues shaping the tax landscape for wealthy individuals and families, including international mobility, inheritance tax and increased scrutiny from HMRC. The Howard Kennedy team also contributed their perspectives to the editorial, reflecting the team's specialist expertise and experience advising clients as they navigate an increasingly complex environment. Read the full editorial here.
Spear's Contentious Trust Lawyers Index 2026:
- Naomi O'Higgins: Top Recommended
- Monika Byrska: Recommended
- Emily Mailer: Recommended
The Contentious Trust Lawyers Index recognises lawyers advising on disputes involving trusts, trustees and beneficiaries. Spear’s highlights the increasingly complex nature of these matters, where questions of wealth, succession and legacy can intersect with sensitive family relationships.
The 2026 editorial also highlights the role of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, alongside court proceedings in resolving contentious trust matters. Read the full editorial here. Alongside this, the index recognises the outstanding strength and expertise of Howard Kennedy's trust and estates disputes expertise - including the insight and experience the team brings to achieve meaningful outcomes for our clients.
This recognition across the indices showcases the excellence and breadth of expertise across Howard Kennedy's Private Wealth specialism. By combining insight with a clear focus on impact and outcomes, the team helps individuals and families navigate complexity and deliver lasting value.