Mills & Reeve LLP

Estate, Trust & Will Disputes

David is a Partner and a specialist in contentious trust and probate disputes. He deals exclusively with such matters and has developed a real expertise in this niche area. His work includes helping both individuals and larger organisations like charities or higher educational establishments deal with a whole range of contentious issues relating to trusts and disputed wills.  This diverse work covers all sorts of matters, ranging from testamentary capacity and undue influence claims and applications under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, to advising on proprietary estoppel and breach of trust actions.

Mills & Reeve – trainee 1997-1999

Mills & Reeve – Associate 1999 -2006

Mills & Reeve – Principal Associate 2006 – 2016

Mills & Reeve – Partner 2016 to present

Association of Contentious Trust & Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)

BA Hons – Geography & Archaeology; University of Manchester.