Danielle Clements > Gorvins Solicitors > Stockport, England > Lawyer Profile

Stockport-based Gorvins Solicitors has a broad practice defending both claimants and defendants in claims of fraudulent wills and Inheritance Act claims, and the group has extensive experience in cases involving issues of mental capacity. The group also acts on behalf of beneficiaries in the removal of executors and trustees, as well as acting for executors and administrators who want to protect their own position against other co-executors. Practice head Michael Smoult advises clients on contentious estates, disputed wills, and Inheritance Act 1975 claims, and he is also experienced in dispute resolution. The group also includes seasoned litigator Danielle Clements, who is ‘a specialist in contentious probate litigation‘, and Julie Burgess, who advises on a broad range of contentious estates.

The property litigation group at Gorvins Solicitors is well-versed in landlord and tenant disputes, often acting for both commercial and individual clients. ‘Extremely diligent and tenacious practitioner’ Guy Lightowler heads the practice, which is based in Stockport. Danielle Clements is a key name within the team.

Mark Deverell heads up the Stockport-based offering at Gorvins Solicitors, which routinely assists a varied client roster of finance houses. The group also exhibits broad expertise in the collection of rent arrears and service charges. Deverell leads the firm’s dispute resolution outfit, often assisting liquidators and administrators with the collection of debt. Danielle Clements is a contentious probate specialist, and Sunita Patel handles the full range of debt recovery issues, with a strong focus on fast and multi-track claims, enforcements, and the issuing of claims.

Fielding a ‘good mix of specialist lawyers for every situation’, Gorvins Solicitors stands out for its expertise in insolvency litigation, as well as disputes arising out of commercial matters, warranty claims, breach of contract and partnership issues. Mark Deverell oversees the team alongside Guy Lightowler. Deverell specialises in commercial and insolvency-related litigation, while the ‘extremely responsive’ Lightowler is a key port of call for owner-managed businesses, SMEs, PLCs and multinationals. Danielle Clements is noted for her focus on the property litigation field, in addition to contentious probate matters.