Blake Morgan LLP‘s contentious trusts and estates team in Oxford routinely collaborates with the firm’s private client and commercial litigation groups to assist clients with Inheritance Act 1975 and property ownership disputes, proprietary estoppel claims, and court of protection work, in addition to representing charities in relation to contentious legacies. Practice head Thomas Middlehurst is an expert in mental capacity issues and claims against executors. Abbie Coleman left the firm in June 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Team of exceptional solicitors.’
‘Thomas Middlehurst - Tom is worth every cent for the kind of service he provides. He offers very sound and practical advice. He takes on your case not just as a solicitor but as team mate working with you to achieve success. Excellent, excellent, excellent.’
‘The key areas that have impressed me are an in-depth, top-quality understanding of complex issues that completely outclassed the opposing party’s analysis. Secondly writing effective letters to gradually box the opposing party.’
‘Thomas Middlehurst was my main point of contact and maintained a sense of control over the case since he took it on. He was always available to take calls and responds to email usually same day’
‘They are a close-knit team, with an appetite for controlled growth in the industry. They attract high-quality work and have notably strong client relationships.’
‘Tom Middlehurst shines at the head of the department. Extremely knowledgeable, smart, engaging, and always available to assist on briefs. An absolute pleasure to work with. ’
‘The firm has a long-established private client team and is building its contentious trust and probate team to compliment it. ’
‘Thomas Middlehurst is an experienced, tenacious and commanding presence.'
Work highlights
- Advised a client as global counsel on his litigation against Credit Suisse Group in Singapore, Guernsey, and Bermuda
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Middlehurst