Payne Hicks Beach LLP

Dispute Resolution

Emily is a Senior Associate with a particular focus on contentious trusts and probate disputes.

Emily has experience acting for both claimants and defendants on probate claims, including challenging the validity of wills and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Recently she has also worked on succession planning disputes acting for the testator and advised executors in anticipation of a claim.

Emily has worked on a number of trust disputes involving multiple jurisdictions advising on issues ranging from trustee removal claims to blessing applications to claims against former trustees. She has also represented clients bringing proprietary estoppel claims.

Emily joined Payne Hicks Beach in 2017 and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2020 having trained at Macfarlanes.

Emily is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), CONTRA and London Solicitors Litigation Association.

Emily read History at Durham University.