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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Testimonials
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- ‘Jennifer McGuinness is a partner within the team and is hugely respected. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. A lawyer you know will fight hard but fair. Rhiannon Edwards is an exceptional Senior Associate. She comes from a private client background, giving her a real edge when it comes to really technical legal points and issues surrounding tax. Again, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.’
- ‘Myerson are another of the leading firms in the North when it comes to Contentious Trust and Probate work. They have an impressively large team, including a number of partners and a good array of junior fee earners. They are a team I would describe as truly specialist. This shines through in the technical approach of their lawyers. When against them on cases, you certainly know you will be challenged on points of law. I would always be confident of reaching a sensible agreement with them on the other side.’
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Helen Thompson; Adam Maher
Other key lawyers
Jennifer McGuinness; Nicola Moulds; Eleanor Clarke; Stephanie Ewan; Rhiannon Edwards