Holland & Hart is proud to announce that it was ranked Band 1 for Colorado: Private Wealth Law in the 2019 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (Chambers HNW), an annual guide identifying the world’s leading high net worth advisors in the private wealth market. Several Holland & Hart attorneys were again recognized as “leaders in their field” in Colorado: Private Wealth Law, including David Crandall, Laura Dinan, Laura Hundley, and Carol Warnick.
Holland & Hart’s private client team, which is praised in Chambers HNW 2019 as "incredibly comprehensive, detail-oriented and timely," assists with business succession, the transfer of wealth, and the creation of foundations. A market insider commented that the firm’s private wealth team has “deep knowledge and deep resources and are absolutely trusted advisers of their clients,” and another interviewee reported that the team’s “focus on high-end planning and sophisticated planning solutions is what stands out.”
A highly respected adviser to high net worth individuals and families, David Crandall assists with a wide range of trust and estate matters. He is one of four Colorado attorneys ranked in Chambers HNW 2019 Band 1 in Colorado: Private Wealth Law. David is "absolutely top of the game in terms of helping families that need to make big decisions because he has so much experience," a professional advisor stated. Another source added that he “keeps in mind the family dynamics and the business dynamics of the situation.”
Laura Dinan helps high net worth individuals with personal tax planning and works to meet family and personal goals. A Colorado lawyer noted that she is "one of those individuals who's able to explain technical areas in a way that clients can understand," According to other sources, "she likes to dig into challenging tax issues and doesn't shy away from complexity. Her strength is the real confidence in all areas of tax and working through tax issues."
Laura Hundley represents individuals and businesses in all aspects of tax planning and estate planning, including charitable giving and the administration of estates and trusts. She is described as a "true expert" and "technically at the top of the field." A peer also commented that she “is very professional, responsive and doesn't make mistakes. You know that when you work with Laura you will receive the best service and the product will be of a very high quality."
An established and trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and affluent families, Carol Warnick represents clients in disputes related to estate and business succession planning and in fiduciary litigation. "Her practice emphasises trust and estate litigation," commented a local market insider who "wouldn't hesitate to refer to her." Other peers stated that Warnick is a "well-respected member of the estate planning community in Colorado.”
Chambers HNW rankings reflect a comprehensive understanding of the private wealth sector in key jurisdictions and are based on in-depth research and interviews with hundreds of lawyers, family offices, accountancy professionals, tax advisors, bankers, investment managers, and high-end real estate agents.