England - North • Private client
EMG Solicitors
Following Ursula Collie’s retirement in July 2022, senior associate Matthew Sigsworth continues to lead Durham-based EMG Solicitors’ private client contentious trusts and probate offering working alongside experienced litigation solicitor Joanne Blackwood who joined in July 2022 from Southern Stewart & Walker. The team is well placed to handle more disputes over wills, including capacity and undue influence matters, Inheritance Act claims, as well as applications to challenge or remove executors and complex trust disputes.
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‘EMG have a focus on achieving settlement of claims without the need for protracted court proceedings - combining legal knowledge with a practical approach.’
‘Matthew Sigsworth is very approachable and knowledgable.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Sigsworth