Jennifer McGuinness > Myerson Solicitors LLP > Altrincham, England > Lawyer Profile

Myerson Solicitors LLP
GROSVENOR HOUSE
20 BARRINGTON ROAD
ALTRINCHAM
WA14 1HB
England

Work Department

Contentious Trust and Probate

Position

Senior Associate

Jennifer has a particular interest in the niche area of contentious probate dealing with will disputes, inheritance claims and estate claims, nationwide.

In 2011, Jennifer joined an elite group of lawyers in becoming a full panel member of ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists) having passed the associate membership course and having spent 2 years as an Associate Member.

Career

Before joining Myerson Solicitors LLP in 2020, Jennifer was an Associate Solicitor at FDR Law since 2007 and Stephensons Solicitors since 2002.

Memberships

Full panel member of ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists)

Lawyer Rankings

North West > Private client > Contentious trusts and probate

A standout firm due to its highly regarded and deep bench of advisors, Myerson Solicitors LLP are ‘genuine specialists’ in matters concerning contested wills and probate, often acting on conflict referral work from peers in the market. The team is adept at handling Inheritance Act claims involving complex family structures and overseas assets, disputed will cases containing undue influence and lack of capacity claims, as well as propriety estoppel matters. Department head Helen Thompson draws praise for her considerable experience in this area of law and has notable expertise acting for both claimants and defendants in Inheritance Act claims, while co-head Adam Maher‘s eminent reputation continues to generate activity for the firm. Recently promoted partner Jennifer McGuinness is ‘brilliant with clients’ and has established strength in will validity claims, as well as the firm’s most complex cross border cases. Eleanor Clarke and Stephanie Ewan consistently garner positive recognition from clients due to their ‘exceptional’ legal advice. Alice Vale is consistently active on the full range of practice matters.