Collectively led by Matthew Duncan; Helen Freely and Paul Levy, the team at Druces regularly acts in contested estates, trust litigation, and disputes arising from complex family structures. It is well placed to manage cases involving multi-jurisdictional assets, proprietary estoppel claims, and undue influence. In addition, it is skilled at advising on cases involving lack of mental capacity arguments.
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Testimonials
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- 'The calm, intelligent and supported advice has assisted to reduce the anxieties that arise with the Executors when they are accused of actions that are completely invalid.'
- 'Paul Levy is brilliant at calming the frustrations whilst giving positive and helpful professional support. Druces are the consummate professional legal advisors and are a welcome change to that of some of their competitors.’
‘A small but very hard-working team which is very well led by Paul Levy.’
‘Paul Levy is a young partner carving out an impressive reputation in this area: he has excellent instincts, detailed legal knowledge, and a strategic mindset.'
- 'Helen Freely is very experienced: she has seen it all and handles clients perfectly.'
‘Old-school and very capable probate team.’
Practice head
Matthew Duncan; Helen Freely; Paul Levy