Birketts LLP

Commercial Litigation, Contentious Trusts and Probate

Partner, Head of Private Wealth Disputes

Bernadette joined Birketts in 2004 and leads our Private Wealth Disputes Team.

Bernadette advises individuals, trustees and fiduciaries on complex trust disputes and claims involving protectors.  Bernadette also specialises in domestic and international succession disputes including challenges based on capacity, undue influence, fraud and forgery together with claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and proprietary estoppel disputes.

Bernadette is able to take on the role of Independent Administrator working closely with our Private Client Advisory Team and our Tax and Trusts Team.

Bernadette also advises on professional negligence claims arising out of succession disputes.

Bernadette is a recognised leader in her field with a proven track record of resolving complex disputes with compassion and sensitivity.

She is a member of ACTAPS - the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists