THE FIRM

A well regarded long established law firm well known for its expertise in private client, family, and contentious trusts work.

THE ROLE

The Contentious Trusts & Estates Department is looking for a lawyer to handle a broad range of high-quality private wealth disputes, advising individuals, beneficiaries, trustees, executors, attorneys, deputies and charitable organisations.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a specialist practice within a highly regarded team and gain exposure to complex and high-value domestic and cross-border disputes.

The caseload will include:

• Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
• Will validity disputes, including challenges based on lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, want of knowledge and approval, and fraud.
• Domestic and international trust disputes.
• Breach of trust and fiduciary duty claims.