Led by Michael Cash, the contentious private client team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP handles complex, high-value trust, estate, and inheritance disputes. Cash is adept in both domestic and international trust and estate litigation, breach of trust claims, and claims under the Inheritance Act. Sarah Lee is an expert in financial abuse, TOLATA claims, professional negligence, and disputed wills, while Ruth Giddings has advised trustees, individuals, and charities on a wide range of private client issues. Charlotte Finley has expertise in the English and Jersey courts, and Sarah Sussman focuses on contentious and wealth management matters.
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Key clients
- Administrator of Prince Abbasi Estate
- Savernake estate
Work highlights
Advised Savernake estate (The Earl of Cardigan's family estate in Wiltshire) on the well-publicised ongoing issues arising out of the trust.
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Practice head
Michael Cash
Other key lawyers
Sarah Lee; Ruth Giddings; Charlotte Finley; Sarah Sussman