The contentious trusts and probate team at Mills & Reeve LLP maintains a strong position in the market, routinely advising clients on the full range of matters, including claims for the removal of executors and trustees, breach of trust, and applications under the Inheritance Act. The practice is led by Simon Pedley, who specialises in disputed wills, estates, and trusts, and he is ably supported by Ben Reeves, a key contact within the team who assists clients with probate claims, breaches of trust, and removal claims.
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- Simon Pedley and Ben Reeves stand out. They are a great team providing technically excellent advice with a wealth of experience. They offer commercial and practical guidance to clients and are responsive. I highly recommend both.
- The lawyers at Mills and Reeve that I dealt with displayed invaluable levels of knowledge and experience in the field of probate disputes and litigation. Simon Pedley (Partner) and Bradley Howe (Associate) also both excelled in their accessibility and speed of response, which I greatly appreciated. The outcome they achieved for me was exactly as I had hoped, and I would certainly use them again should the necessity arise.
- Andrew Playle - wide knowledge and understanding, and a sensible, likable approach. Rebecca Minto - prompt, confident advice.
- Simon Pedley has a very high profile in the sector, and rightly so. He is trusted to handle difficult, high-value work by his clients. He is intelligent, calm, and incisive. His assistant Ben Reeves shares these qualities. He is thoughtful and proactive in his work.
- I have regularly recommended Mills & Reeve to colleagues and friends, both within this team and more widely. They consistently deliver high-quality work on complex matters to an excellent standard.
- I highlight Simon Pedley (Partner), Charlotte Shaughnessy (Principal Associate), and Ben Reeves (Principal Associate) on the contentious side. Their careful, pragmatic, and well-balanced assessment of risk and rewards stands out.
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- Zedra UK
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Simon Pedley
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Ben Reeves