The team at Howes Percival LLP is known for handling matters concerning will challenges, Inheritance Act claims, as well as administration and trust disputes. In addition, the team is known for acting as court-appointed independent administrators and trustees. Splitting her time across the firm’s East Midlands offices, Jennifer Laskey leads the team, with longstanding experience in dealing with high-value estate disputes, as well as disputes concerning the validity of wills. Laskey also has experience bringing and defending claims brought under the Inheritance Act.
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Testimonials
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- An excellent specialist contentious estates and trust team that has expanded over recent years. They have the experience and depth to assist a wide range of clients.
- Olivia Horseman is exceptional. Her responsiveness is second to none—queries are addressed promptly and thoroughly, often exceeding expectations in both speed and depth. In a field where timing can be critical, her ability to provide clear, actionable advice without delay is invaluable. Beyond responsiveness, Olivia’s technical ability and judgment stand out. Her advice is consistently well-considered, pragmatic, and tailored to the client’s specific circumstances. She has a rare ability to distill complex legal issues into straightforward guidance, giving clients confidence in decision-making. Combined with her professionalism and approachable manner, she is a trusted adviser and a genuine asset to any client she works with.
- What distinguishes this practice is its ability to combine deep technical expertise with genuinely practical, client-focused advice. The team demonstrates a strong command of complex areas while consistently delivering solutions that are clear, commercially minded, and tailored to individual client circumstances. This balance between technical precision and usability is where the practice stands apart. Clients particularly value the team’s responsiveness, clarity of communication, and ability to anticipate issues before they arise.
- Very experienced across the whole spectrum of trusts and estates issues.
Work highlights
Advised beneficiaries in a contested probate dispute involving challenges to the validity of a will and lifetime gifts.
Acted in the removal and replacement of executors in a multi-million pound estate where administration had broken down due to conflict and mismanagement concerns.
Advised on a substantial Inheritance Act claim arising from a long-term relationship where no adequate provision had been made under the deceased’s will.
Practice head
Jennifer Laskey