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Emily Stoneham

020 7465 4300 estoneham@phb.co.uk View profile

Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Emily is a senior associate in the Dispute Resolution department with a particular focus on contentious trusts and probate disputes along with some commercial work.

Emily has recently worked on applications for the removal of trustees and blessing of trustee decisions, challenging the validity of wills, acted for both the defendants and claimants in relation to claims for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and been involved in claims for unfair prejudice under section 994 of the Companies Act.

Career

Emily joined Payne Hicks Beach in September 2017 and was promoted to senior associate in 2020.  Prior to that she completed her training contract at Macfarlanes LLP qualifying into their Dispute Resolution department in March 2015.

Memberships

Emily is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), CONTRA and London Solicitors Litigation Association.

Education

Emily read History at Durham University.