Howard Kennedy LLP

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.