England - East Midlands • Private client
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Working closely with the firm’s wider private client team, the contentious probate team at Shakespeare Martineau LLP works on a range of complex and emotional disputes within the market. Particular areas of expertise for the firm are family provision claims, executor disputes, power of attorney disputes and Court of Protection applications. Andrew Wilkinson leads the team, specialising in high net worth trust disputes involving cross-border elements. Debra Burton is another key name, who specialises in complex inheritance act and trust disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘The personal service is key - in particular I have worked closely with Andrew Wilkinson and Kuldeep Chauhan, and have found them to be very helpful and prompt with communications. They also provide meetings every couple of months to discuss the overall caseload, and provide ad hoc advice where asked for.’
‘The team at Shakespeare Martineau are incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of contentious probate.’
‘Debra Burton is excellent on trusts and has a genuine interest in this area of law, and getting it right for her clients.'
‘Shakespeare Martineau have a very strong contentious trust and probate offering in the East Midlands. They act for a wide range of clients including a large number of big charities.’
‘Andrew Wilkinson heads the team and is very skilled litigator. He is uncompromising but always good to deal with when acting for an opponent. Debra Burton is certainly a rising star and very tenacious in looking to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.’
‘SM's Contentious Trusts and Probate team has the rare balance of excellent client care together with a thorough knowledge of its practice area. The team is responsive and goes the extra mile in ensuring its clients are fully aware of the risks and benefits through the litigation process.’
‘Shakespeare Martineau is one of the biggest and best firms for trusts and probate work in the Midlands’
‘Debra Burton stands out for her sensible advice and her eye for litigation tactics.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Wilkinson