Bristol-based Sandra Brown heads the ‘technically very strong team’ at Michelmores LLP. At the London office, Dhana Sabanathan has significant experience of working with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs, trustees, corporates, and owner-managed businesses. She advises several single-family offices, and in addition to advising UK-based clients, she also acts for clients who are based in Europe, the US, Asia, and the Middle East. James Frampton heads up the US/UK estate planning side of the practice.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘James Frampton is a highly regarded, technically strong adviser on complex private client matters. He is rigorous in his understanding of client's circumstances and objectives and provides thorough and well considered advice.’

  • ‘A good professional and knowledgeable team providing a timely service at regional rates. Good knowledge of trust law and inheritance tax and personal tax planning.’

  • ‘Michelmores is fantastic value for money. They have technical expertise and punch above their weight. James Frampton has developed a very strong niche on US-connected matters. He has a deep understanding of the US issues, which is invaluable.’

  • ‘Strong team who are able to collaborate and advise on multiple jurisdictions and asset classes. Dhana Sabanathan's strengthens include a strong legal and tax knowledge, a focus on relationship management and great communication skills with her clients.’

  • ‘They have a real personal touch - they make me as a client feel incredibly valued. Dhana Sabanathan is excellent both as a technician and with clients.’

  • ‘The team that I work with at Michelmores is focused on a very specific niche - non-dom private client work for American citizens - and they are consistently excellent at what they do.’

  • ‘They have some preeminent practitioners who are at the top of the field, especially James Frampton. Their advice is detailed and highly specific, and they deliver it in a way that clients easily understand.’

  • ‘James Frampton and Matthew Hiatt are friendly and readily provide assistance. Their advice is clear and easily understood by clients. They both have a great presence in the South West region.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sandra Brown

Other key lawyers

Dhana Sabanathan, James Frampton, Matthew Hiatt