On July 23, Chambers released its 2026 High Net Worth Guide recognizing the best professional advisers for international private wealth. This year, Chambers ranked the Bass, Berry & Sims Trusts & Estates practice in Band 1 for Tennessee – the highest Band ranking in the state. In addition, four firm attorneys were ranked in this year’s Guide:
- James Gooch – ranked as a Senior Statesperson
- Blaine Smith – maintained a Band 1 ranking
- Michael Sontag – maintained a Band 1 ranking
- Nicholas Gaffney – elevated to a Band 3 ranking
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The Chambers rankings and insights are based on in-depth analysis and features the most informative and important editorial about the leading professional advisers to wealthy individuals and families in each market. In addition to 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. Additional details about the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide can be found on the Chambers website.