Led by John Bett, Lindsays’ active contentious trusts and probate practice encompasses executor disputes, the administration of trusts and professional negligence claims. Brent Haywood combines significant experience in petitions for the reduction of fraudulent wills with expertise in family trust disputes. Sandy Lamb specialises in applications for Financial and Welfare Guardianships, while Alison Fitzgerald excels in matters with a cross-jurisdictional element. Samantha Miller is a name to note for actions of proving the tenor.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- Having worked with the practice for over 2 years, we have confirmed that we received exceptional service. They were very professional and covered every aspect of our case with total clarity of everything involved; this included expenses from all parties engaged during our case.
- Brent Heywood, the partner I dealt with, is courteous and professional at all times. He makes himself available and is never difficult to contact. He has developed a very effective bedside manner, being reassuring and calm. He is able to communicate complex legal information in a very accessible way; this is, I think, a critical success factor in this line of work. He is a multi-dimensional thinker, evaluating issues from many directions. Always a good listener, he strives to understand points that are being made and to explain all aspects of each issue. He is always realistic and never over-promises; this again is key behavior that I value.
- We found the team easy to deal with; they offered a full range of services and were responsive to emails, etc.
- They were knowledgeable and explained issues in a straightforward manner.
- The main individual with whom I have worked at Lindsays is Samantha Miller, in the dispute resolutions team. I found her to be efficient and effective at managing a complicated trust litigation in which we were involved last year.
- Sandy Lamb is very personable and good to work with. Samantha Miller has good experience.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
John Bett
Other key lawyers
Brent Haywood; Sandy Lamb; Alison Fitzgerald; Samantha Miller