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I'm a Partner specialising in resolving disputes about wills, estates and trusts. I work with Beneficiaries, Executors and Trustees (including professional Executors/Trustees) in order to resolve disputes as quickly and efficiently as possible, with a view to minimising costs. I aim to use alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, wherever possible, to resolve matters in a more timely and cost effective manner. However, I also have considerable experience of litigating matters up to the High Court where necessary. People involved with these disputes are often suffering the effects of bereavement at the same time. This can make it more difficult for them to cope with the dispute or to see how best to resolve it. I aim to give clear and pragmatic advice, while remaining sensitive to the effects of the bereavement on all sides. When dealing with Executors or Trustees, I advise how to protect their position, in line with their obligations, such as by maintaining their neutrality in sometimes difficult circumstances. My experience includes: Claims against estates or trusts by disappointed Beneficiaries Challenges to the validity of Wills Disputes between Executors, Trustees, and Beneficiaries Removal of Executors Disputes about the interpretation of Wills Disputes about Estate or Trust assets or their distribution Guidance for Trustees or Executors about their obligations Claims against professional advisors Disputes over property ownership (where a trust has arisen) Disputes involving the actions or removal of Attorneys Disputed deputyships.
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Claire is head of the Serious Injury team in Southampton and specialises in claims for adults and children who have suffered life-changing injuries, which may include brain or spinal injury. These injuries can result from road accidents, accidents at work, falls from height, defective products or chemical exposure. Claire has over 20 years of experience and has acted on behalf of accident victims throughout that time. She always ensures that clients receive the rehabilitation they need via co-operation with the defendant insurer, issuing proceedings early and securing court ordered payments or, if liability is disputed, ensuring the NHS provide all available support.
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Senior associateClementine has considerable experience in high-value, complex and international disputes, specialising in commercial contract and professional negligence litigation. She acts for a wide range of businesses including financial institutions.
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Partner Faye has over seven years' experience in corporate and banking law and is a key member of the firm's sport and leisure sector. She specialises in advising clients on all aspects of corporate and banking transactions and has particular experience working with public markets clients.
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Head of residential property team. High-net-worth residential sales and acquisitions for individuals and onshore/offshore trust structures; acting for financial institutions who are market leaders in high-value onshore/offshore sterling/foreign currency lending.
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Guy is the Managing Partner of the Southampton office at irwin MItchell, which acts exclusively for victims of both personal injury and asbestos related diseases throughout the South East. Guy has particular expertise in representing mesothelioma patients and their families in obtaining welfare benefits, access to other support services and financial compensation.
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SolicitorJames is developing experience in preparing advice reports and offering dispute resolution advice, as well assisting on several high-value adjudications. On the non-contentious side, James is building experience in preparing large-scale project documents for developments on a national basis.
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Solicitor Jelena specialises in divorce, financial settlements, the child arrangements, cohabitation separation and issues surrounding domestic violence. She also helps with other matters, such as advising about post- and pre-nuptial agreements as well as cohabitation agreements.
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Senior associateKatie has considerable experience in a wide range of domestic and international commercial contract, liability and professional negligence disputes specialising in complex, high-value litigation. She has been commended in Chambers as a 'practical and commercial’ lawyer with a fast response time and ability to ‘empathise with organisational values and branding when formulating a strategy’. She regularly acts for large financial institutions and insurance companies.
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Associate Solicitor Margaret specialises in disputes about trusts and wills, and also court of protection work, where there is a dispute involving a potentially vulnerable or elderly person who may lack capacity to make financial or health care decisions for themselves. She can help people bringing or defending claims about the validity of wills, act in disputes between executors and beneficiaries or claims against the estate, for example under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975.
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Solicitor Natalie is rapidly gaining experience in all aspects of construction law with a focus on contractual documents, particularly standard from contracts and collateral warranties.
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Legal 500 Rising Star and Senior Associate Solicitor, Rose joined IM in January 2020 from another Tier 1 private client in the South East, to assist in the leadership and growth of Irwin Mitchell’s Gatwick private client team. The team has doubled in size since. Rose enjoys advising a wide range of clients, often business owners and entrepreneurs and those with complex assets, some with international elements. She advises on all aspects of asset protection, succession and tax planning using Wills, lifetime giving, trusts, and enjoys working with clients’ professional advisers and corporate and tax colleagues to achieve holistic planning aims. Rose has a strong reputation as a trust specialist amongst her colleagues, peers and referrers, acting as or advising trustees of dynastic family trusts, as well as trusts for business assets. She is a general legal resource for her family office clients, and is honoured to be personally appointed to the trusted roles of executor, trustee and attorney for clients. Law is Rose’s second career, her first being in film, music video and commercials production. She particularly appreciates working with junior lawyers, encouraging and supporting their growth and development.
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I am a Senior Associate in the Contentious Trust and Probate Department and I lead the Chichester team. I deal with a mixture of disputes arising from wills, trusts and the administration of estates which can also involve powers of attorney. I represent executors, beneficiaries, trustees and other interested parties (such as family members) in both bringing and defending claims. This includes arguments about the validity of wills, mental capacity, undue influence, claims for financial provision, breach of trust, removal of executors, intestacy and many others. The majority of cases are brought before the County Court or High Court, but I do represent clients in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court as well as the Court of Protection. Most claims are settled by negotiation or some form of alternative dispute resolution such as mediation. I am listed as a key lawyer in the Legal 500 and I am listed as an Associate to Watch in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023. I am a full member of ACTAPS and a Director of the Chichester Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Director. Stuart is a highly experienced commercial/ IT lawyer. His expertise includes dealing with outsourcing, licensing, franchising, manufacturing, agency, distribution, and management arrangements.
