Eleanor Clarke > Myerson Solicitors LLP > Altrincham, England > Lawyer Profile

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

Work Department

Contested Probate & Inheritance

Position

Associate

Career

Eleanor advises on a wide range of probate disputes including will validity challenges, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and advising beneficiaries and executors when a dispute has arisen.

Memberships

Eleanor is an Associate Member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Solicitors.

Education

Eleanor studied American Studies at the University of Nottingham before undertaking her legal training in Manchester. She trained at JMW Solicitors before moving to Linder Myers in 2015 to specialise in Contentious Trusts and Estates. Eleanor joined the Probate Litigation department at Myerson in 2018.

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.