Often challenging the validity of wills, Irwin Mitchell’s broad client roster encompasses banks, charities, and trustees. Paula James is noted for her expertise in international contentious and probate matters, while Tara McInness is skilled at claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Samantha Ewing is a key port of call for high-net-worth individuals, Stephen Ireland is adept at the removal of executors, and Margaret Windram is an expert in professional negligence claims surrounding wills.
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- Samantha Ewing is a calm and considered lawyer with whom you can have a sensible discussion to move a case forward.
- Irwin Mitchell London and Chichester have a strong contentious and non-contentious offering. They have a wide range of UK and international work that they service very well.
- I've been working with Samantha Ewing. Samantha is a highly experienced litigator. She has solid judgment and tactical skills to put her client's objectives into effect. She's an extremely capable contentious estates and trusts partner.
- Irwin Mitchell is a national force in contentious estates and trusts work. The team in the South East is excellent.
- Samantha Ewing - Legal Director Samantha Ewing is a formidable litigator who is laser-focused on achieving a good outcome for her clients.
- Irwin Mitchell has an enormous breadth of expertise to draw given the massive national footprint of the firm.
- Tar McInness continues to provide consistently professional and realistic advice to her clients.
- Margaret Windram - very wise and experienced, does not get flustered. Samantha Ewing - very perceptive, with a good strategic and problem-solving eye, and a nice manner with clients. Bethan Smith - diligent and thoughtful.
- The primary solicitor, Margaret Windram, has been very understanding and sympathetic to our difficulties. Bethan Smith has been very responsive and on the ball.
- Irwin Mitchell’s South East team is recognised for its breadth of expertise and consistent delivery across a wide range of contentious probate matters. The team combines the resources of a national practice with a strong regional presence, offering practical, commercially focused advice and a responsive, client-oriented service.
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Practice head
Paula James; Stephen Ireland; Tara McInnes
Other key lawyers
Samantha Ewing; Margaret Windram: Bethan Smith