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Orlaith Devereaux and Alice Harley named as one of the 2026 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders

Orlaith Devereaux and Alice Harley named as one of the 2026 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders

Orlaith Devereaux, Senior Associate in the Family department and Alice Harley, Associate in the Private Client department have been named as one of the 2026 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders.

The prestigious rankings recognise the leading young private client practitioners, including lawyers, accountants, trustees and other professionals across the UK, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey.

We are proud to see Orlaith and Alice receive this well-deserved recognition, which reflects the expertise, dedication and exceptional client service they bring to their respective practices. Both have established strong reputations within their fields and are recognised as rising stars within the private client profession.

Orlaith practice covers divorce, financial remedies and private children work, with particular experience in cases involving international families, cross-border assets and competing jurisdictions. Known for her technical expertise, commercial approach and commitment to client service, Orlaith is recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 UK 2026 and a Citywealth Gold Award winner, further enhancing her reputation as one of the rising stars of the private client and family law sector and reinforcing her position as a key member of the firm’s award-winning Family team.

Alice specialises in private client matters, advising individuals, families and trustees on a broad range of estate planning, tax, trust and succession issues. Her practice includes advising on bespoke estate planning arrangements, succession planning for family businesses, trust creation and administration, UK residence and tax matters, and the preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Known for her technical expertise and client-focused approach, Alice achieved a Merit in the STEP Advanced Certificate in Administration of Estates in 2025, further enhancing her reputation as a rising star in the private client sector and reinforcing her position as a key member of the firm’s highly regarded Private Client team.

eprivateclient received hundreds of nominations across the UK, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey and after a meticulous research process reviewing each individuals’ achievements over the past 12 months, career progression and quality, seniority and range of nominations, 83 individuals were selected.

Now in its fourth year since superseding the annual eprivateclient UK and UK Crown Dependencies Top 35 Under 35, which launched on eprivateclient in 2009, the rankings now better reflect changing trends in the modern workplace.

To read the article announcing the 2026 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders, first published on 2 November 2026, please visit eprivateclient: https://www.paminsight.com/epc/article/exclusive-2026-eprivateclient-nextgen-leaders-revealed

Click here to see who has made the 2026 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders in the rankings:

EPrivateClient – EXCLUSIVE: 2026 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders – A to J

EPrivateClient – EXCLUSIVE: 2026 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders – K to Z

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Orlaith Devereaux
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Senior Associate
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Alice Harley
Alice Harley
Associate
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