Contentious trusts and probate

Kingsley Napley LLP

Kingsley Napley LLP ‘is a very strong team with real strength at all levels of seniority; a perfect choice for any heavy contentious trusts and estates work’. Ryan Mowat leads ’a great team’, which continues to advise on a myriad of complex and high-value disputes, in addition to having expertise in criminal, fraud, and media-related disputes. Its lawyers also have experience in both commercial litigation and civil fraud. The group is additionally sought after for its expertise in high-value trusts and divorce cases. Laura Phillips has particular experience in handling complex validity disputes, disputes concerning high-value farms and landed estates, and unusual Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependant) Act 1975 claims. Anna Metadjer and Kate Salter are also recommended. Katherine Pymont was promoted to the partnership in May 2024.

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‘Ryan Mowat is exceptional. He has such good instincts and his commitment to his client’s cause is tireless. He has strong support from Katherine Pymont, who is insightful, tenacious and pragmatic. Kate Salter and Anna Metajder are extremely dedicated and on top of the detail.'
‘Ryan Mowat is easy to recommend. He's a perfect person to head up any contentious matter, both in terms of high-level tactical considerations and ensuring appropriate resourcing.'
'Laura Phillips is a highly effective and self-assured litigator who has a great head for both strategy and tactics.’
'Ryan Mowat and Katherine Pymont put themselves out to accommodate the five hours time difference between UK and USA. We found that we very quickly trusted the exactness of their advice, and correctness of their intelligent opinions and perfect timing. All mixed with a human touch.'
‘Ryan Mowat heads a really great team. Fun to work with but dedicated to their clients and achieving a successful outcome.’
‘Ryan Mowat is a very experienced litigator. Katherine Pymont is the newest partner and is fantastically dedicated to her role and to succeeding for her clients. Kate Salter and Laura Phillips make up a great team.’
‘Kingsley Napley have an ability to pick up the most challenging cases and turn them into success stories. They fight hard for clients in the most difficult situations, and get great results by their excellent judgement, technical knowledge and common sense.'
‘Ryan Mowat is one of the best trusts and estates litigators out there. He is completely unflappable and always goes the extra mile for clients. Katherine Pymont and Laura Phillips are both hugely bright and efficient; definitely ones to watch.’