Praised as ‘among the very best contentious trusts and probate teams in the field’, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is highly experienced in 1975 Act claims, proprietary estoppel, and Court of Protection disputes. Oliver Auld is praised as ’calm under pressure’, while Duncan Elson is knowledgeable of landed estates and family businesses. Edward Birrell is proficient in disputes surrounding trusts structures, Rebecca Piper is well versed in applications to remove executors and trustees, and Katelyn Silver handles Variation of Trusts Act applications, while Kate Dansie is another key team member.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘A top-notch firm with strength in depth and genuine expertise in their area.’
- ‘They are among the very best contentious trusts and probate teams in the field. They have quality at all levels. Associates at CRS are the equivalent of partners in many firms.’
- ‘Oliver Auld is super bright and calm under pressure.’
- ‘Katelyn Silver has been incredible. Not only was she empathic and caring in a highly emotional and sensitive time, but she was professional, wise, and utterly charming to work with. I was kept in the loop at all times and I never felt alone. I have never worked with a firm like CRS in this way but I’m beyond impressed and would highly recommend them.’
- ‘Katelyn Silver was compassionate, honest, and transparent.'
- ‘Duncan Elson, Oliver Auld, and Rebecca Piper stand out for their technical expertise.’
Key clients
- The Public Trustee of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
Work highlights
Representing the Public Trustee of the Bailiwick of Guernsey in relation to losses to 5 Guernsey pension schemes.
Advising the son of a world-renowned sports personality in relation to a £20m estate, which is subject to multiple disputes on the grounds of professional negligence.
Acting in a substantial landed estate dispute between family members involving family trusts, corporate holdings, and a contested trustee removal application.
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Practice head
Oliver Auld; Edward Birrell
Other key lawyers
Rebecca Piper; Katelyn Silver; Kate Dansie; Duncan Elson