DMH Stallard LLP is noted for providing ‘excellent’ advice on a variety of disputes concerning trusts, executors, and actions against attorneys. Practice head Jenny Ray's varied caseload consists of trust disputes and will validity claims, while the ’excellent’ Lucienne Westbrook often assists with claims concerning Powers of Attorney, abuse, and financial provision as part of her broad practice. Cathryn Culverhouse was promoted to partner in July 2023, and is well-versed in secret trusts and validity disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They talked me through all the steps and at court we had a very positive outcome. I am so happy that I used this company. It has saved me a lot of problems down the line.'

  • 'Lucienne Westbrook is the most friendly and knowledgeable lawyer I have ever met. She guided me through the whole process and was outstanding.'

  • ‘The team listened carefully to the issue I had, understood very quickly what I needed and provided excellent advice. My interests were accurately represented to the other party and a pragmatic approach recommended.'

  • ‘I dealt with Lucienne Westbrook who I found to be everything I would want in a solicitor. She was very understanding of my needs, exceptionally knowledgeable of this area of law, gave sound and pragmatic advice. I am very satisfied with the service provided and the outcome was all that I hoped for.’

  • ‘Effective use of the whole team in the interests of client care and satisfaction.’

  • ‘The team has a broad range of complex and challenging work in this field.’

  • ‘Jenny Ray has a wealth of experience and a good grasp of a wide range of issues in this field.’

  • ‘Jenny Ray is approachable and easy to work with. She takes a very pragmatic approach to cases. ’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jenny Ray

Other key lawyers

Lucienne Westbrook, Cathryn Culverhouse