With a specialist team fully dedicated to contentious trusts and probate work, Forbes Solicitors takes instructions from high-net-worth clients on a broad range of claims and is ‘especially skilled in probate litigation'. The practice is co-headed by John Lambe in Manchester, who is a ’master of the market‘ and acts for high-net-worth individuals across a broad range of contentious probate work, and Tom Howcroft in Preston, who is a dedicated contentious trusts and probate specialist with extensive experience negotiating a broad range of claims, including ones under the Inheritance Act, validity challenges, and administration disputes.
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‘John Lambe is a master of the market.’
‘John Lambe is dedicated to securing the best possible outcomes for clients.'
- 'Lucy Scurfield has an infectious enthusiasm for contentious probate work.'
‘A highly specialist team of probate lawyers, Forbes are especially skilled in probate litigation. The team has highly skilled professionals at all levels, such that work can be appropriately assigned to suitably experienced lawyers.’
‘My absolute favourite set of solicitors to work with. Every case is a pleasure.'
'Thorough, well resourced, and dedicated. Excellent quality of work which is serviced by even more excellent lawyers. Client care is truly respected.’
‘Great communication so you know exactly what’s going on at every stage.’
‘The team have a deep knowledge of their domain. They are incredibly responsive and consistently deliver on commitments.’
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
John Lambe; Tom Howcroft
Other key lawyers
Lucy Scurfield