Morr & Co LLP

Dispute Resolution

Kellie is a highly experienced Dispute Resolution Partner who specialises in contentious probate matters and complex business disputes.

Kellie is Head of Dispute Resolution at Morr & Co. Having worked in commercial litigation since 2004, Kellie brings over 20 years of expertise to complex disputes, with a focus on shareholder and director conflicts, partnership disputes and contentious probate matters.

She has particular expertise in contentious probate matters and has recently led her team to win the Best Contentious Probate Provider at the 2024 Probate Industry Awards.

She combines detailed technical knowledge with a straightforward, practical approach, helping clients achieve swift resolutions while preserving important business and family relationships wherever possible.

Her experience includes:

Commercial and shareholder disputes

Successfully representing clients in high-value shareholder disputes involving complex business valuations and unfair prejudice claims, achieving favourable settlements through mediation and court proceedings

£5 million contested probate case with international assets

Acting in contested probate matters involving challenges to will validity, removal of executors and Inheritance Act claims, including a recent complex case involving international assets worth over £5 million

Complex Court of Protection applications

Advising on contentious Court of Protection applications regarding statutory wills and deputyships, successfully protecting vulnerable clients’ interests while managing sensitive family dynamics

Kellie is an Associate of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Solicitors (ACTAPS) and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

She is also a member of the Charity Law Association and the Institute of Legacy Management, reflecting her commitment to excellence in her specialist areas.

The legal directory Legal 500 has praised Kellie’s “exceptional attention to detail and practical approach to complex disputes,” while clients consistently commend her ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and find constructive solutions to challenging situations.