McCormicks assists executors, trustees, and potential beneficiaries on a broad range of contentious matters. In addition to private wealth disputes, the group provides support in Inheritance Act claims. Elaine Lightfoot leads the team from Harrogate. David Birks and Stephen Hopwood are key names within the department.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Elaine Lightfoot

Other key lawyers

David Birks, Stephen Hopwood