Thomson Snell & Passmore’s broad caseload encompasses Inheritance Act 1975 matters, claims against executors, and professional negligence claims surrounding wills. Praised as ‘personable, knowledgeable, and a key solicitor in the industry’, Nicholas Horton oversees the team and is vastly experienced in estate administration work. Nasima Ansary is often engaged in challenges to a will’s validity and actions against trustees, while Amy Wilford is another key team member.
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- ‘Nicholas Horton is personable, knowledgeable, and a key solicitor in our industry. He values his team and has created a brilliant work culture. He is kind and clearly passionate about his work and helping his clients.’
- ‘The team are phenomenal—led by the incredible Nicholas Horton, and featuring Nasima Ansary. They possess top notch legal knowledge and are masters of ensuring a practical and strategic approach to every case.’
- 'The TSP team are thorough, careful, and practical. They have excellent relationships with other firms and counsel in contentious trusts and estates, which really helps in litigating and resolving disputes.'
- ‘Nick Horton is a hugely respected and well-known figure in this area of the law. He approaches cases with real care and attention, and is meticulous in trying to find every possible advantage for a client, in a sensitive and pragmatic way.’
- ‘Nicholas Horton and Nasima Ansary are top notch, and their reputation in this line of work is second to none. Their cases are masterfully handled and their expertise is frequently recognised by counsel, other firms, and the courts.’
- ‘Nasima Ansary is a high-quality lawyer who always puts her clients' needs first. She is excellent at building rapport in difficult matters and at finding pragmatic solutions.’
- ‘Nasima Ansary delivers uncompromising service to her clients, balancing their needs and her knowledge to achieve an outcome they can live with.’
- ‘Amy Wilford is the kind of lawyer you want in your corner. She is hard-working, determined, straight-talking, and leaves no stone unturned in finding the best outcomes for clients.’
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
Nicholas Horton
Other key lawyers
Nasima Ansary: Amy Wilford