Jointly led by Tony Cockayne and Sarah Chisholm-Batten, the private wealth disputes team at Michelmores LLP advises on high-value, complex domestic and international trust and estate disputes. Cockayne represents high-net-worth individuals and charities, and Chisholm-Batten is a specialist in complex offshore trusts litigation. Natasha McKeever has been key in trust disputes, asset tracing, and beneficiary claims, and Alice Daniels is adept at handling complex international fraud disputes.
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- What stands out for me is the outstanding client service the team delivers.
- Alexa Payet is a market-leading expert; she is knowledgeable, bright, and professional.
- This is a brilliant regional firm with huge knowledge and experience in this practice area.
- I highly recommend Iwan Williams; he is hugely practical and commercial.
- The team has strength in depth. It is full of competent and genuinely friendly people - you feel like you are in safe hands.
- Tony Cockayne is a senior statesman in contentious trusts and probate matters, while remaining a genuinely lovely person. Jasmine Ivory is a rising star in the contentious trusts and probate world. She works hard for her clients and has excellent instincts.
Practice head
Tony Cockayne; Sara Chisholm-Batten
Other key lawyers
Natasha McKeever; Alice Daniels; Alexa Payat