With private wealth and commercial litigation backgrounds, the contentious trusts and probate team at JMW Solicitors LLP is well-positioned to advise on a wide array of issues, including lifetime gifts, proprietary estoppel, and Court of Protection disputes. Alison Parry spearheads the practice group with extensive experience in will validity challenges, challenges to lifetime transactions, and claims arising from trust structures. Ian Johnston and Beth Middleton are also notable members of the team. Ben Wilson departed in July 2026.
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- Ben Wilson is very impressive. Beth Middleton is also fantastic. Ian Johnstone is hugely capable.
- A really powerful team that handles complex and delicate matters.
- Alison Parry - very experienced and a safe pair of hands, ably assisted by her team - I have had an excellent experience with the following individuals: Ameliah McClaren-Parker Claire Brierley Matilda Hall
- A brilliantly structured and managed team led by the superb Alison Parry.
- Alison Parry - 'the lawyer to have by your side' - just brilliant
- The JMW team is the best in the North West and among the leading firms in the UK for this area of work. You won't find better anywhere else.
- Alison Parry is simply superb, and the whole team follows her example. Ian Johnston is a technical wizard and couples that knowledge with a highly practical approach. Beth Middleton is an absolute star. She is fabulous to work with and always on the money for her client.
- Alison Parry is enormously experienced and brings warmth and gravitas to her client dealings. The other partners in the team - Ian Johnston, Ben Wilson, and Claire Brierley - provide superb advice and representation to clients.
- JMW's Contentious Trusts & Probate team, led by Alison Parry, are genuine experts in this area. They have great strength in depth across all levels in the team.
- Ben Wilson has a strong profile and confidently handles specialist work to a high standard, obtaining excellent outcomes for his clients.
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Ian Johnston
Practice head
Alison Parry
Other key lawyers
Ian Johnston; Beth Middleton