Wollens houses a specialist contentious trusts and probate team which regularly represents high-net-worth individuals in complex disputes involving contested wills, probate and trust matters. The practice is led by Craig Smith, who brings over a decade of experience in contentious probate work, including cases before the Court of Appeal. Emma Tyrer has demonstrated particular strength in high-value proprietary estoppel claims.
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Work highlights
Representing the spouse in an Inheritance Act 1975 claim in a £6m Estate.
Advising trustees on their duties in respect of a £120m Estate dispute.
Advising on a multi-faceted and complex farming family inheritance, proprietary estoppel and section 50 Administration of Estate Act 1985 dispute.
Practice head
Craig Smith
Other key lawyers
Emma Tyrer