Burnetts‘ dispute resolution department covers the full spectrum of contentious trust and probate work, in particular contentious estate administrations and agricultural disputes. The team is spearheaded by mediator James Johnston, who is based in Carlisle and has specific expertise in partnership matters and contentious probate and trust matters involving commercial assets. Splitting their time between the firm’s Carlisle and Newcastle offices, associate Grace Wren is the key contact for TOLATA instructions and contentious probate cases with an agricultural element, and senior associate Johnny Coulthard focuses his practice on contentious probate and trust work.