Contentious trusts and probate

Director of legal services for private client services at Irwin Mitchell, based in Leeds.  Handles claims on validity of wills, involving issues of undue influence, and testamentary capacity, proprietary estoppel claims, rectification actions, financial provision claims, disputes involving trusts and breach of trust claims. Professional negligence claims regarding trusts, wills and advice provided in relation to that.

Partner – Head of Contentious Private Client Team.   Lynsey deals with all aspects of contentious private client matters and regularly deals with all types of private client litigation.  In particular she advises on complex and high value Will disputes, Inheritance Act claims, Trust disputes and actions relating to the administration of estates. She also advises regularly on professional negligence claims arising out of this area of law. Lynsey is also nationally recognised for advising on mental capacity disputes including all manner of Court of Protection applications. Lynsey receives referrals from private individuals and professional clients including a large network of other legal firms. 

Partner

Senior Associate

Senior associate