Amy Williams

Litigation

Partner Amy works in the litigation department, as part of the contentious trust and estates team, after training at the firm and qualifying in February 2015. She acts on a range of disputes relating to wills and probate, including questions of undue influence, lack of capacity and want of knowledge and approval. She is familiar with both bringing and defending claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act with resolution via mediation or in the Court. She advises trustees and beneficiaries in the resolution of issues arising from the administration of trusts, including the removal of trustees, applications for directions, and fee disputes. She also has experience of applications to the Court of Protection.

Amy graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in history. She went on to complete the Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course at BBP in London. She furthered her legal studies at BPP in the areas of international business law and pre-nuptial agreements, obtaining an LLM (PLP) with Distinction.