Member Profile
Sandra Davis
Partner | Mishcon de Reya
Office Location: England and Wales
Professional Biography
Sandra specialises in complex HNW and UHNW cases, often with an international element and involving complex tax and trust issues, substantial business assets and partnerships, disputes concerning children, pre and post nuptial settlements. Her clients include celebrities, entrepreneurs and financiers. Sandra's career highlights have included representation of the Princess of Wales, Jerry Hall, Thierry Henry and Tamara Mellon. Chambers & Partners call her a "phenomenal" lawyer and "the go-to solicitor for high net worth cases". She is described in Legal 500 as "a giant in the family law world" and is in their hall of fame. In the London Super Lawyers directory and named as one of the Top 100 Lawyers and one of the Top 50 women. Spear's Index of the Top 50 Family Lawyers consistently rank Sandra in the top 10 as "Outstanding in field". Sandra is also in The Times Law Panel.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: I've got a God complex! I like to think I can make a difference, in particular dealing with UHNW's. The ultimate challenge for strategy/negotiations/tactics.
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Empathy, ability to articulate with clarity and strategic thinking.
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: Increasing amount of forum shopping post Brexit
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: The Connaught in London/Giraffe in Paris