Aaron & Partners LLP’s contentious trusts and probate group exhibit ‘first-class knowledge of the law within the sector’ and is increasingly trusted by charity clients, while continuing to assist individuals with cross-border estates and agricultural assets on a range of disputes and tax-related issues. James Wallace leads the team and is well versed in a range of will challenges, trusts and estate disputes, propriety estoppel claims and Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act cases. Further key practitioners include Vlad Macdonald-Munteanu, who was made partner in August 2024, and has extensive experience in executorship disputes, and Danielle Blaylock, who joined the team in October 2024 from Jackson Lees Group and handles complex probate disputes involving lack of testamentary capacity. Rebecca Beaman and Caroline Scott are further key names.
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Testimonials
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- ‘James Wallace - exceptional breadth of knowledge and understanding of client needs.’
- ‘The team exhibit a first-class knowledge of the law within the sector. The team has good depth - partners through to assistant solicitors (and trainees) - and every aspect of communication (email, telephone, face-to-face) has been excellent. There appears to be a fierce determination to understand the client's requirements, and to deliver the outcomes.’
Work highlights
Successfully resolving an executor dispute in relation to a multimillion pound estate with overseas assets and now defending 1975 Act claims by various family members on behalf of the spouse of the deceased.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
James Wallace
Other key lawyers
Vlad Macdonald-Munteanu; Danielle Blaylock; Rebecca Beaman; Caroline Scott