The ‘hugely supportive and greatly knowledgeable' specialist contentious trusts and probate team at DTM Legal LLP represents a broad range of clients, and the group has expertise in matters including Inheritance Act claims, contested wills, and breach of trust claims. The team is also well versed in alternative dispute resolution and mediation. Leading the group with strong commercial capabilities is seasoned litigator Richard Thomas in Chester; he boasts extensive experience in contentious probate matters. Heather Lally acts for high-net-worth individuals and trustees, business owners, and agricultural property owners in a wide variety of disputes relating to trusts and estates.

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  • ‘Richard Thomas and his team are hugely supportive and greatly knowledgeable.’

  • ‘The team is led by the very experienced Richard Thomas.’

  • ‘Richard Thomas is robust and provides prompt, reliable advice.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Thomas

Other key lawyers

Heather Lally