Praised for handling ‘high value, complex disputes with ease’ Myerson Solicitors houses a ’superb’ team of dedicated contentious trusts and probate lawyers, primarily advising both claimants and defendants on a range of will validity claims, Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act cases, and disputes for the removal of executors- often in a cross-border context. Helen Thompson handles a range of contentious foreign estates and domicile issues and leads the practice alongside commercial litigation partner Adam Maher. Further key names in the team include Jennifer McGuinness and Nicola Moulds who are both well versed in will validity challenges, propriety estoppel claims and Inheritance Act affairs. Eleanor Clarke acts for claimants and defendants in will validity matters and Stephanie Ewan consistently supports on applications to remove executors. Rhiannon Edwards joined the department in April 2024 from Rothley Law Limited, while Adam Carvalho left the team in November 2024.
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‘The team provides a friendly and professional service to its clients and is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Superb contentious trusts and estates team which is really unique in the North. It deals with high value complex disputes with ease . Its client handling skills are particularly good.’
‘Helen Thompson is highly experienced and a very good litigator who manages the team. Stephanie Ewan is one of the calmest litigators I have ever worked with. Nothing fazes her and she handles clients brilliantly.’
‘Helen Thompson is well experienced and thought of in this area. Jennifer McGuiness is up and coming, with excellent communications skills as well as commercial acumen. Eleanor Clarke and Stephanie Ewan are also ones to watch.’
‘Eleanor Clarke is a leading light in this area. Her expertise paves the way for her clients to achieve the right outcome for them. She is always very well prepared and her focused approach means she maintains a finger on the pulse of her matters at all times. Eleanor is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Jennifer McGuinness - tough, smart, and effective. Rhiannon Edwards - warm, good to work with, knows probate very well.’
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Practice head
Helen Thompson; Adam Maher
Other key lawyers
Jennifer McGuinness; Nicola Moulds; Eleanor Clarke; Stephanie Ewan; Rhiannon Edwards