July 2023

Chambers High Net Worth 2023 Ranking: Offshore Trusts

Lennox Paton is pleased to continue to be ranked as Band 1 for Offshore Trusts in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023.

We are delighted to see individual rankings for Brian Simms KC, Michael Paton, Arthur Seligman and Marco Turnquest.

Chambers High Net Worth differentiates the best professional advisers for international private wealth by identifying and ranking law firms, lawyers and a range of other professional advisers globally. The firms and individuals ranked in Chambers High Net Worth understand the complex needs of HNW individuals and provide specialist advice. As well as ranking lawyers and law firms, the guide also recommends top accountancy firms, private banks, wealth managers, trust companies and other professional advisers to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals globally.

Lennox Paton was also shortlisted at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2023 in the Offshore Firm of the Year category. 

Chambers Review:

Lennox Paton has a strong team of experienced lawyers who advise on contentious and non-contentious trust matters for high net worth clients, family offices, trust companies and other institutions.

“Lennox Paton have sound knowledge of the commercial business world.”

“Lennox Paton has a well-rounded group of attorneys who are knowledgeable and very capable in their field.”

Ranked Lawyers:

Brian Simms KC (Band 1) is the senior partner at Lennox Paton. Simms has extensive experience in all aspects of Bahamian trust law.

“Brian has a superb intellect and eases clients through challenging matters of the law.”

“Brian is very professional to work with, he is extremely cooperative and responds to urgent matters in a timely manner.”

Michael Paton (Band 1) advises high net worth individuals, trust companies and other institutional clients on a wide range of non-contentious trust matters, including the establishment, administration and restructuring of trusts.

Arthur Seligman (Band 2) leads the trusts and foundations team at Lennox Paton. His clients include wealthy families, family offices and financial institutions.

Marco Turnquest (Band 2) has expertise in advising beneficiaries and trustees in high-value trust disputes.

“Marco is an excellent litigation lawyer.”

View the full rankings here: Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023.