Stevens & Bolton LLP's Guilford-based private wealth team advises on a range of disputes involving trusts, estates, wills, Court of Protection matters, and asset recovery. Practice head James Lister is highly skilled in advising on trusts, estates, succession, inheritance claims, fraud, asset recovery, and family-related trust disputes. Jack Bailey is particularly well-versed in handling matters with an international or offshore element. Hayley Robinson, Susie Foden, and Ellie Sullivan also support the team, and Alexa Payet joined from Michelmores LLP in June 2026.
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- Stevens & Bolton's contentious trusts and probate team is incredibly dynamic and contains some real stars in this field. They are extremely experienced and at the forefront of this practice area.
- Stevens & Bolton is a great value, wise, and hard-working choice for any private wealth dispute.
- Jack Bailey: very able, insightful, and a pleasure to work with. James Lister: extremely bright, focused, and client-focused.
- Lovely team to work with. Enthusiastic about interesting and challenging cases.
- What makes this practice unique is its ability to provide top-notch private client work in competition with all the best London firms but at out-of-London prices.
- A genuine competitor to the best private wealth disputes teams in London. The team is notable for its experience in both wills/probate and trusts disputes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
James Lister
Other key lawyers
Jack Bailey; Hayley Robinson; Susie Foden; Ellie Sullivan; Alexa Payet