Howard Kennedy LLP fields a ‘client focused’ and ’responsive’ team, which covers the full spectrum of trusts and estates disputes. Its work includes advising on promissory estoppel claims, and breach of trust applications. Other areas of expertise include advising on property co-ownership disputes, and Court of Protection applications. Practice head is the ‘astute’ Naomi O’Higgins, who often acts in cases with complex multidisciplinary and international elements. The group acts for HNW and UHNWIs on many high-value matters. Monika Byrska covers a broad variety of trusts and estate matters, and is noted for her bilingual capabilities in Polish. Emily Mailer is sought after for her wide-ranging expertise -this includes advising on will validity, breach of trust claims, and applications to remove executors and trustees.
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‘Naomi O'Higgins is excellent - she really fights for her clients and has huge experience. Emily Mailer is used to dealing with complicated matters and her instincts are spot on.'
‘The Howard Kennedy trusts and disputes team, led by the extremely experienced and capable Naomi O'Higgins, are always conscientious and robust in fighting for the best outcome for the client.'
'Emily Mailer is able to distil complex trust structures and navigate multi-jurisdictional disputes with ease. She is friendly and pragmatic, without airs and a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Naomi O'Higgins combines meticulous attention to detail with a calm, client-friendly manner. She is a safe pair of hands who you want on your side.’
‘Monika Byrska - pragmatic, great strategic sense, very personable, adept at managing cases with multiple moving parts, good with non-UK clients, inspires complete confidence.’
‘Monika Byrska is a really nice person to work with and with lots of detailed knowledge and technical ability. This firm has some really big and interesting disputes.’
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Practice head
Naomi O'Higgins
Other key lawyers
Monika Byrska; Emily Mailer; Anoushka Nehra; Brendan Udokoro; Alexandra Giles