England - North West • Private client
Myerson Solicitors LLP
A standout firm due to its highly regarded and deep bench of advisors, Myerson Solicitors LLP are ‘genuine specialists’ in matters concerning contested wills and probate, often acting on conflict referral work from peers in the market. The team is adept at handling Inheritance Act claims involving complex family structures and overseas assets, disputed will cases containing undue influence and lack of capacity claims, as well as propriety estoppel matters. Department head Helen Thompson draws praise for her considerable experience in this area of law and has notable expertise acting for both claimants and defendants in Inheritance Act claims, while co-head Adam Maher’s eminent reputation continues to generate activity for the firm. Recently promoted partner Jennifer McGuinness is ‘brilliant with clients’ and has established strength in will validity claims, as well as the firm’s most complex cross border cases. Eleanor Clarke and Stephanie Ewan consistently garner positive recognition from clients due to their ’exceptional’ legal advice. Alice Vale is consistently active on the full range of practice matters.
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‘Myerson have set themselves apart from most every contentious probate practice in the North West. There is an exceptional level of talent at almost every level. Myerson deal with matters that are often fraught with complexity and emotion in a highly diligent and sensitive manner. When Myerson instruct me as counsel, their instructions are concise and well prepared.’
‘The team is led by Helen Thompson who is one of the most stand out partners in her area and includes exceptional talent at the junior end, most notably Stephanie Ewan.’
‘Helen Thompson is well regarded in the field of contentious probate. Stephanie Ewan is also gaining prominence.’
- 'They are genuine specialists in this area, with many of the team having obtained or working towards full ACTAPS membership and have strength in depth. When they are on the other side of a matter we know that their client will be getting sensible, practical advice from a knowledgeable team. They are a top level firm in the North West in this area.'
‘Helen Thompson has a well-deserved superb reputation in this field and Eleanor Clarke should be seen as one to watch.’
‘The Myerson contentious trusts and probate team is the go-to team in the North of England, in my view. All its members who I have dealt with are superb - no weak link.’
‘I have 20 years plus experience of Jennifer McGuinness and she is in my view brilliant with clients, spot on in her judgment and right on the ball with the law.
- 'I have worked with Stephanie Ewan who greatly impresses. It was an extremely fraught case which she completely took in her stride. She was focused in her advice, knew where the case needed to go and was sensitive and compassionate with the client.’
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Helen Thompson, Adam Maher