Simcocks Advocates is proud to announce that it has once again received exceptional rankings from Chambers & Partners in its 2025 High Net Worth guide, which awarded the firm a Band 1 ranking, with two of the Private Client team receiving Recommended Lawyer status.
Simcocks has been ranked in the highest category under Offshore Trusts with a special mention to advocates Phil Games and Kevin O’Loughlin. The independent directory includes the following feedback on the company:
- “The Simcocks team have a huge amount of knowledge and experience. They are always able to break down the most complicated matters into understandable, bite-sized chunks.”
- “Simcocks have excellent technical knowledge and a detail-oriented approach.”
Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1-6, with Band 1 being the best. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.
Simcocks has a dedicated Trusts team for both non-contentious and contentious matters, acting for both corporates and private clients. The team work on the creation, administration and restructuring of trusts and foundations, advising a mixture of corporate trustees, high net worth families and individuals. They also liaise with the firm’s litigation department on contentious matters relating to trusts.
CEO Phil Games, who is head of the Private Client team at Simcocks, received a Band 1 ranking, and is well respected for his private client practice. One Chambers source says:
“Phil Games is extremely experienced, commercially astute, personable and solutions-oriented.”
Kevin O’Loughlin has consistently topped the rankings over the years, with feedback highlighting his expertise and meticulous eye of detail. A Chambers source has commented:
“Kevin has excellent technical knowledge.”
“Kevin O’Loughlin is extremely knowledgeable.”
Phil Games commented on the rankings:
“We’re proud to have attained Band 1 status again this year. Independent directories such as Chambers & Partners are so useful for clients to see what areas each law firm and lawyer excels in, and we are grateful to be ranked so highly once again. It’s testament to our team’s expertise and customer focus.”