England - London • Private client
Ashfords LLP
The cornerstone of Ashfords LLP's practice involves disputed charity matters by way of legacy disputes; these matters are handled by the disputed wills and trusts team. Its wider charity offering comprises lawyers with a specialist charity interests from other departments such as the private wealth, employment and commercial litigation teams. Kerry Morgan Gould represents a number of national charities, as well as various smaller local charities. Robert Horsey and John Toth are among the other key senior members of the offering.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The Disputed Wills & Trusts Team consistently achieves great results for us in defending contested legacies left to charities'.
- 'The team always responds quickly to new instructions and has secured a quick and pragmatic settlement of several disputed legacies for us'.
- 'Kerry Morgan-Gould continues to stand out as a highly trusted and immensely capable partner. Whether the case calls for the very sensitive handling of a bereaved Claimant or for a robust response to a nuisance claim, Kerry always judges the situation and the financials just right, and she has obtained great results for us'.
- 'Sasha Wicks is also proving to be a very clear-headed and pragmatic adviser to her charity clients'.
Work highlights
- Represented a national charity in defending a claim by a spouse for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
- Represented a housing association in relation to an issue that arose relating to a death in service benefit policy.
- Represented national charity clients in a claim challenging the validity of a testator’s will.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kerry Morgan-Gould, John Toth, Robert Horsey