With experience in commercial and civil litigation, the contentious trusts and probate team at Brabners is well-positioned to advise clients on a wide range of disputes, including validity challenges, trustee and executor disputes, and the administration of estates. The team is under the leadership of Nicola Turner, who advises professional executors, panel deputies, and charities on a variety of domestic and cross-border matters. Danielle Pawson is another key member of the group with experience advising on inheritance and trust-related disputes, including proprietary estoppel claims and executor misconduct and removal claims.
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Testimonials
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- Georgina Vokes is brilliant. She gives sound, sensible, and commercial advice.
- Danielle Pawson is a thoughtful and capable practitioner, known for her attention to detail and empathetic approach in managing complex and sensitive matters. Clients immediately warm to her affable nature.
- Brabners has a well-established team that combines solid technical expertise with a pragmatic and client-focused approach. They are particularly effective in handling sensitive disputes with care, while still delivering clear, commercially grounded advice and strong outcomes.
- The team is measured, consistent, clear, informative, and personable.
Practice head
Nicola Turner
Other key lawyers
Danielle Pawson