June 30, 2016 –Sherman & Howard received a Band 1 ranking in the area of Private Wealth Law – Colorado in the 2016 release of Chambers HNW – Chambers and Partners first publication specifically aimed at the international private wealth market. This honor follows a rigorous and independent research and evaluation process that seeks to provide objective guidance on an international scale.

The guide covers private wealth management work in key jurisdictions around the world, featuring in-depth editorial about the leading lawyers and law firms for wealthy individuals and families. Chambers HNW also features listings and information about many of the top accountancy and tax firms, private banks, wealth management firms and multi-family offices acting for high net worth individuals.

Chambers HNW also recognized two of Sherman & Howard’s estate planning attorneys with individual rankings – Greg Densen and Bridget Sullivan. Here’s what they had to say*:

For more than a century Sherman & Howard has been representing clients in Denver. The regional firm now represents private clients in Colorado and neighbouring states. Sherman & Howard’s “strong and capable estate planning group” consists of nine members in Denver and representatives in Aspen. The private client group advises multigenerational families and wealthy individuals on multigenerational wealth transfer and tax planning.

The team also provides clients with advice on the purchase of residential real estate, ranch properties and family law. Sherman & Howard “has the most robust group,” says one market commentator. “They have a good number of folks who practice, and their overall tax expertise and the quality of their work is very, very good.”

Notable practitioners

Described as a “great, capable, all-round lawyer,” Gregory Densen is the managing partner of Sherman & Howard. Densen is based at the firm’s office in Denver. His practice concentrates on estate planning and administration for high net worth individuals and multigenerational families. “He is an outstanding technician,” effuses one source. “It is a large firm and they have designated him as the managing partner. That says a lot. He is a very thoughtful fellow, gifted from a technical standpoint and he is a very graceful person.”

Bridget Sullivan “is great and we have worked with her on various sophisticated matters,” says one local commentator. “She has a very calm demeanour. She is brilliant, but she is also very cool and has good practical advice.” Sullivan’s practice concentrates on wealth planning and estate administration for wealthy families or individuals. Sullivan also has distinctive experience preparing marital agreements and serving as an expert witness on trust matters in divorce cases. Peers say: “She has excellent client and interpersonal skills, and she is well spoken and thoughtful.”

*Quotes from Chambers HNW 2016

About Sherman & Howard L.L.C. Sherman & Howard L.L.C. is one of the most successful law firms in the Rocky Mountain region. The firm helps its clients in most aspects of law affecting businesses and public institutions. Sherman & Howard’s approximately 180 attorneys practice law from 10 offices located in Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Missouri, and New Mexico.