Irwin Mitchell’s team is noted for the depth of its expertise in the full range of contentious matters, including those related to lifetime gifts, the construction and rectification of wills, professional negligence claims, and disputes between executors. The practice frequently advises on disputes related to family businesses in the agricultural sector. Acting for a varied client roster which includes both on and offshore trust companies, accountants, asset managers, and financial planners, Paula James heads the firm’s lifetime and estate planning team nationally, and leads the private wealth dispute team in Chichester. Candy Stockton leads the Gatwick team, and is well-regarded for advice on multi-jurisdictional matters. Samantha Ewing’s varied caseload includes proprietary estoppel, and will validity claims.
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‘The team is very large which means that they can field a wide range of expertise and very experienced individual lawyers.’
- 'Samantha Ewing is calm, very able, and good at handling clients.’
‘They are a big team and able to take on matters some of their competitors would not be resourced to do. They have a great geographical reach making them accessible to clients. They are approachable and down-to-earth. Samantha Ewing in particular is driven and committed to going the extra mile for clients.’
‘The team's strength in depth in terms of expertise and experience ensures clients are offered technically correct and sound commercial advice.'
‘I have worked with a number of team members, all of whom I respect, but most often with Margaret Windram. She always goes that extra mile for her clients for whose best interests she works very hard indeed.’
‘A truly national firm with formidable strength and depth across its various branches. This enables the firm to give specialist advice at the right level, and junior members are mentored and given assistance by the more experienced practitioners. ’
‘A strong national team in a strong national firm.’
‘Paula James - eminently sensible with vast experience who works really hard to achieve the best for her clients.'
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Paula James