DWF

DWF has a strong track record advising individuals, professional trustees, trust companies, private banks and charitable trusts on complex Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, undue influence and breach of duty disputes, alongside will validity cases. A trio of practitioners lead the practice: Daniel Williams acts on both the claimant and defendant side in cross-border probate disputes, Ian Sydenham acts in complex trust administration situations for a range of clients, and Chris King covers will validity and Inheritance Act affairs. Chris Gee joined the practice in April 2024 from Fieldfisher and bolstered the practice in high-value contentious trusts proceedings, including sham trusts claims, while Paul Maddock excels in probate issues and is praised for his ‘excellent combination of legal knowledge, commercial astuteness and client care skills’.