May 8, 2026
Willkie is ranked as a market leader in the inaugural Legal 500 US Private Client Guide, with the firm’s Private Wealth Group earning recognition as a “one-stop shop” for wealthy individuals and their families.
Willkie is ranked Tier 1 for Private Wealth in New York – it is one of only three top-ranked Global firms – and Tier 2 in California, placing among the top five Global firms in that jurisdiction overall. The rankings highlight Willkie’s excellence across private client law, including wealth planning, estate administration, charitable giving and family office matters, as well as trust-related litigation, business succession planning and corporate transactions.
Clients emphasized Willkie’s comprehensive capabilities in private wealth, its deep bench of practitioners and outstanding client service:
- “From a wealth management perspective, the Willkie team can cover a lot of ground – from trust and estate planning, to investments, to philanthropy, to human resources, to general legal questions. They are effectively a one-stop shop.”
- “They have a wide array of talent from very diverse backgrounds. They have an extremely strong understanding of tax planning, gifting, discounted transfer strategies and charitable planning. Their follow up is excellent, and they are consistently committed to doing everything they can to create an outstanding outcome for the client.”
- “Deep group of experienced lawyers able and ready to litigate the most complex and largest trust disputes.”
Willkie’s Private Wealth Group, which includes attorneys based in the Chicago, Los Angeles and New York offices, provides best-in-class legal services to clients in the United States and abroad. The team works closely with colleagues in the corporate, asset management, tax, real estate, executive compensation, intellectual property, and litigation departments to provide comprehensive counsel to clients.
View Willkie’s rankings in the Legal 500 US Private Client Guide 2026 here.