Coodes Solicitors

Personal Disputes

Partner

Hayley Gaffney is a highly regarded specialist in contentious trusts and probate, recognised for her expertise in complex private wealth disputes. She has developed a strong reputation for delivering clear, commercially focused advice alongside a client-centred approach that places her clients’ objectives at the heart of every matter.

Hayley combines a proactive and pragmatic style with exceptional efficiency, ensuring disputes are progressed decisively and resolved to her clients’ best advantage. She is committed to achieving early, cost-effective outcomes wherever possible, but is equally tenacious in pursuing litigation where necessary to secure the right result.

Her reputation extends nationwide, with clients consistently seeking her out for her drive, determination and ability to navigate challenging disputes with both precision and sensitivity. She is widely recommended, with client feedback consistently highlighting her commitment, responsiveness and results-driven approach.

Hayley has been recognised by The Legal 500 as a key lawyer in contentious trusts and probate. In the 2025 edition of the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide, she was named an “Associate to Watch”, praised for her “in-depth knowledge of private wealth disputes”, “clear, supportive legal advice” and “cast-iron commitment to getting the best commercial result for her client”. Hayley is a Partner and Solicitor and is also a Full Member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS).

Also well as the reported cases below, Hayley acted for the Claimants in the case of Ivey & Ors v Lythgoe & Anor [2025] EWHC 2325 (Ch) (12 September 2025)

Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (2021)

Qualified as a Solicitor May 2024