Led by seasoned commercial litigator Nichola Evans, the group at Kuit Steinart Levy LLP in Manchester consists of specialist probate and litigation lawyers with ‘excellent technical knowledge' who advise on the full range of contentious trusts and probate matters. The group provides a full-service offering to clients through a multi-discipline approach in collaboration with their personal tax, trusts, and probate team. Graham Wood specialises in tax and trusts and has extensive experience in high-value estate planning, as well as ’in-depth knowledge of the law and all matters concerning probates’, and Paul Bricknell is a tax and estates specialist with particular emphasis on the succession of family businesses. Dispute resolution expert Peter Kaye is also a key contact for contentious probate work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team always give the impression of thinking creatively about their clients. Always on the ball. Excellent technical knowledge.’

  • ‘Graham Wood is particularly clear in his advice.’

  • 'Kuits are among the best in town. They have a real depth of experience in the department with all the authority and confidence that that brings. They are also extremely personable, with a strong sense of teamwork between solicitor, counsel and client.'

  • ‘Graham Wood is very approachable and pragmatic and has been a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Graham Wood has an in-depth knowledge of the law and all matters concerning probate, the underlying trusts created by the wills that we are involved with and how to effectively resolve the dispute.'

  • 'Graham Wood is pragmatic and commercial, so much so that I referred a large probate matter to him as I knew the client would be in safe hands and Graham would look after her.’

  • ‘Approachable and commercially minded. Tactically astute individuals.’

  • ‘Peter Kaye is hugely experienced in a range of complimentary fields. Enables a clear view in private disputes of various strands.'

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nichola Evans

Other key lawyers

Graham Wood, Paul Bricknell, Peter Kaye