The busy team at The Wilkes Partnership continues to advise private individuals on an extensive range of disputes. These cases range from probate and Inheritance Act claims through to rectification cases. Practice head Kevin Lynch regularly advises executors, administrators and beneficiaries on a whole host of complex issues. Associate Jack Ackrill covers a wide range of disputes, and has recently dealt with several difficult disputes between executors.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team work incredibly well together. The contentious trusts and probate department at The Wilkes Partnership provides a seamless service.’
‘Kevin Lynch and Jack Ackrill were absolutely outstanding from the start. Kevin and Jack both know their subjects so well. Their professionalism, integrity and their ability to always think ahead makes them fantastic at what they do.’
‘Kevin is a very smart operator. Clients will be attracted to him if they want someone with a sharp intelligence and a person naturally able to get into the minds of his opponents. This makes him good at plotting his way through a case.'
'Jack Ackrill is a very experienced operator, extremely personable, knowledgeable and efficient.'
‘The team are smart and legally savvy. They know exactly what the judge is looking for and how to present their case. Jack Ackrill is very good. He is commercially minded and knows exactly how to cut through a case. Jack is always well prepared.’
‘Jack Ackrill is a tenacious private client litigator. He secures good results for clients in court and at mediation. He is effective at identifying the key issues in complex disputes.’
‘Kevin Lynch: a well-known legal figure in Birmingham, who has achieved a great deal to bring his firm up to reputed levels in these disciplines within a short space of time. Jack Ackrill: a very able solicitor with specialist experience.’
- 'Wilkes have a strong private client team with a wealth of quality work.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kevin Lynch