DWF
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DWF has a strong track record advising individuals, professional trustees, trust companies, private banks and charitable trusts on complex Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, undue influence and breach of duty disputes, alongside will validity cases. A trio of practitioners lead the practice: Daniel Williams acts on both the claimant and defendant side in cross-border probate disputes, Ian Sydenham acts in complex trust administration situations for a range of clients, and Chris King covers will validity and Inheritance Act affairs. Chris Gee joined the practice in April 2024 from Fieldfisher and bolstered the practice in high-value contentious trusts proceedings, including sham trusts claims, while Paul Maddock excels in probate issues and is praised for his ‘excellent combination of legal knowledge, commercial astuteness and client care skills’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I found the team able to explain complex legal terms in a way I could understand which was very helpful.’
- ‘There is a wealth of experience within the DWF Contentious Trusts and Probate practice which provides for expert advice and guidance to be given in every point within this area. Every member of the Team is extremely knowledgeable in respect of the substantive law. There is broad experience of trusts, complex will administration and 1975 Act disputes.’
Key clients
- Lloyds Bank plc
- DAS Legal Expenses Insurer
Work highlights
Advising a 100 year trust on various constitutional and governance claims as it looks to wind down its existence.