Led by Nicola Turner- who is praised as a ‘stand out practitioner’- the ’extremely knowledgeable’ team at Brabners LLP advises high-net-worth individuals on various contentious probate and trust matters, spanning from will validity proceedings and disputes with executors to charities act proceedings and disputed lifetime gifts. Beth Middleton and Georgina Vokes are active members of the team, with the latter having joined the team from Napthens LLP in January 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team at Brabners contentious trusts and probate are extremely knowledgeable in this area. They are approachable, and work well as a team, they provide an invaluable service which is prompt and always professional. The team are constantly empathetic and understanding.’

  • ‘Nicola Turner has been very efficient with all my legal needs. Nicola is a kind, thoughtful, understanding legal counsel. Her attention to detail is much appreciated. Nicola clearly works tirelessly for her clients, she has passion and dedication to ensure the best possible outcome is achieved. I trust her to be the best advocate, and have confidence in her legal expertise for my case.’

  • ‘Nicola Turner & Georgina Vokes have been outstanding in their knowledge & handling of my case to bring a successful conclusion.’

  • ‘Beth Middleton - Associate; Beth has a fantastic understanding of contentious trusts and probate law. She gives good advice and has a good rapport with clients. She runs her own caseload and appears to need little in the way of supervision. I would trust Beth to run a case if I personally was involved in such litigation.’

  • ‘Brabners have a strong team, with expertise in contentious trusts and probate work. They deal with high value and complex litigation work. I have dealt with them on Inheritance Act cases.’

  • ‘Beth Middleton is excellent. She builds good rapport with opposing solicitors, which helps the parties understand their respective positions and assists in reaching settlement. Her written work is clear and concise. She is sensible and approachable.’

Work highlights

Representing Elizabeth Connolly and Margaret Hodgkinson in proceedings resulting in a 3 day trial in August 2024 in front of HHJ Cadwallader.

Practice head

Nicola Turner

Other key lawyers

Beth Middleton; Georgina Vokes