Specialising in complex inheritance and trusts disputes, Harrison Drury & Co is adept at representing from all sides of the dispute, advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries and personal representatives, on both the claimant and defendant sides. Edward Stanley leads the practice and has experience across the entire range of contentious probate proceedings, including Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act claims, will validity disputes, undue influence and breach of trust claims. Victoria Taylor has joined the practice from Napthens LLP in September 2024.
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  • ‘Edward Stanley who was very knowledgeable and well practiced in this field.’
  • ‘Edward Stanley approach was very sympathetic, explaining the whole process of what we needed to do. He was very supportive and his communication skills both verbally and emails were excellent.’

  • ‘Experienced team dealing with high value claims.’

  • ‘Victoria Taylor is an up and coming star. Capable and confident. Edward Stanley is a very experienced litigator.’

Practice head

Edward Stanley

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Victoria Taylor