'Super star' Dhana Sabanathan heads the department at Michelmores LLP, which ‘comprises highly knowledgeable private client lawyers with a high standard of responsiveness’. The group, which includes Sandra Brown, advises on all aspects of wealth structuring for UHNW individuals and their families who are based in the UK and outside of the UK. It has particular expertise in advising US connected clients and advising family-owned businesses. James Frampton is another significant member of the team. Jennifer Ridgway left the firm in October 2022.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is full of great lawyers. They are also very fun to be around and easy to engage with'.

  • ‘Dhana Sabanathan is a super star. She is technically excellent and a truly lovely person to work with. Her advice is very clear and comprehensive'. 

  • ‘Extremely good industry knowledge advice is provided in good time and in a format that is clear and concise'.

  • ‘Dhana Sabanathan is technically excellent and commercially astute. She excels at business development through looking after her clients and going over and above for them'.

  • ‘The team is very passionate about client service, very transparent on fees and very responsive. They are also very empathetic to client's needs.’

  • ‘Dhana Sabanathan is a top professional, very knowledgeable and thorough.’

  • ‘James Frampton is not only an excellent tax advisor for individuals but also has a broad expertise when it comes to cross-border cases'.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dhana Sabanathan

Other key lawyers

Sandra Brown, James Frampton