I am the head of our Contentious Probate department.
Since qualifying as a solicitor, I have specialised in all types of trust and estate disputes and have assisted clients and companies with disputes regarding all types of trusts, wills, estates, conduct of trustees and attorneys. I have advised and assisted clients navigate a range of complex issues such as the grounds upon which wills can be challenged, claims for provision against estates, proprietary estoppel claims (i.e. broken promises), incorrect administration of estates or trusts, poor conduct from personal representatives and trustees of estates and unlawful actions undertaken by attorneys.
I take pride in identifying issues and options at an early stage of any matter. I am transparent and easy to understand about the current position, merits and the options available to my clients (along with how the outcomes might look to them).
My reported cases include:
- Ashton v Brackstone [2020]
- Dean v Groves [2025] 3 WLUK 292
Outside of work, where I have as many coffees as is medically advisable to help me stay alert during the working day, I like to try out the latest fitness trends or pick up an instrument for a few months before realising I’m horribly unskilled.
News and Insight
![]()
There may be very good reasons why your family, or indeed wider beneficiaries, may wish to vary their entitlement under the terms of your Will.
...Read more
In certain circumstances, your final Will and Testamentary Disposition might be challenged.
...Read more
Gifting can be a very useful tool in Inheritance Tax Planning, and if used correctly, it can partially or wholly mitigate the impact of Inheritance
...Read more
What to expect from this year’s Autumn Budget: separating the facts from the rumours
...Read more
The concept of a Trust was established approximately 900 years ago and despite the somewhat negative press, can still play an active role in estate
...Read more
Whilst gifting assets can be an effective way of reducing the value of your estate, doing so in the wrong way can have a detrimental
...Read more
New restrictions will limit the ability of family business owners to pass their business to the next generation.
...Read more
Misconceptions persist around second marriages, including what will happen to your children from earlier relationships.
...Read more
Trusts are an effective and flexible tool for estate planning, but they require careful planning and a clear understanding of the tax implications.
...Read more
Having a power of attorney in place means that your spouse, adult child or someone that you trust can make decisions on your behalf and
...Read more
