Noted for its ‘great reputation in the contentious trusts and probate market’, Thompson Smith and Puxon is headed up by Katie Latham. Latham is lauded as ’knowledgeable, articulate, and good with her clients’ and handles estate disputes, executor disputes, and undue influence claims. Other key members of the team include Laura-Pauline Adcock-Jones, who is skilled at challenges to the validity of a will and Court of Protection applications.
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- ‘The TSP team enjoy a great reputation in the contentious trusts and probate market.’
- ‘Katie Latham is committed to her clients, yet pragmatic in her approach. It is a great combination.’
- ‘Katie Latham stands out as she is able to explain things in a straightforward manner so that our clients are put at ease at what is a difficult time for them – nothing is ever too difficult for her to handle and she is a credit to the profession.'
- ‘Katie Latham is very knowledgeable, articulate, and good with her clients. She works well under pressure and constructively in a very difficult and emotional area of litigation.’
- ‘We have worked with Katie Latham, for a while now. Katie is helpful, efficient, and always available to talk through any issues to help our clients. She is responsive and willing to go the extra mile.’
- 'They communicate effectively and always update on any developments.'
Practice head
Katie Latham
Other key lawyers
Laura-Pauline Adcock-Jones