Contentious trusts and probate

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP 'has a strong team of litigators who put client care at the forefront of every case'. The team is also lauded for its ability to ‘manage a case effectively and work extremely hard to achieve the client’s objectives’. Led by David Wedgwood, the group has been busy advising on a range of cross-jurisdictional cases, high-value estates, and various appeals. Beth Holden is a key member of the practice and Tom Dickinson, who was promoted to the partnership in April 2024, has a busy caseload and he regularly undertakes work on behalf of the Official Solicitor. Kimberley McGhie is also well-regarded.

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Testimonials

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‘Anthony Gold's contentious trusts and probate team is a superb group of lawyers with strength at all levels. They are technically excellent and excellent at navigating their clients through complex cases and securing outstanding outcomes.'
‘Tom Dickinson was very deservedly promoted to partner recently. Tom is an outstanding lawyer who combines excellent understanding of the law with fantastic client handling skills. He takes legally and factually complex disputes in his stride and clients really appreciate his sensitive handling of difficult issues.'
'Kimberley McGhie is loved by her clients, who really appreciate her calm and methodical approach to cases.'
'David Wedgwood is a venerated figure and one of the 'godfathers' of the private client world. David has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and procedure, and he is very focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.’
‘Anthony Gold stands head and shoulders above the rest. The team is exceptional in every way: friendly, professional and a fantastic bunch lawyers. Their cases are always perfectly managed and commercially and pragmatically handled, making them be received well by the judiciary, and make clients very happy indeed.’
‘Tom Dickinson is second-to-none. The latest partner in an all round exceptional team. His legal know-how combined with his pragmatic and friendly manner makes him a great solicitor to work with, and a formidable opponent to be against. Clients couldn't ask for more.'
'David Wedgwood leads the contentious trusts and probate team, and is a fantastic solicitor to work with, commanding the respect of other firms and counsel to such an extent he is often recommended to be brought in as an independent administrator or trustee.'
‘I would highly recommend Beth Holden. She blends sound legal judgement with great tenacity and an ability to effectively deal with both demanding clients and opponents.'

Work highlights

Acting for the claimants in a proprietary estoppel action concerning the transfer of a company promised to them by their close friend and business associate, S S, deceased.
Representing an estate in defending a multimillion-pound fraud claim against the deceased by his former employer, who alleges that the deceased breached his duties as managing director and stole millions of pounds.
Advising a client on a case whereby NA passed away, leaving a homemade will and assets totalling around £4m.