Led by Tunbridge Wells-based Nicholas Horton, Thomson Snell & Passmore is well versed in will validity disputes and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Horton is noted for his strength in estate disputes, as well as professional negligence claims. Nasima Ansary is knowledgeable of trust litigation and the interpretation of testamentary documents, while Amy Wilford and Nick Buckle are other key team members.
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- Nasima Ansary is one of the nicest people you could hope to meet and a dogged defender of her clients. Amy Wilford is hardworking and cares deeply for her clients. Nick Buckle is very bright, diligent, and sensible.
- The premier contentious probate firm in southern England. All of the team is highly recommended.
- Nicholas Horton is a notable figure in this field of practice. He is highly experienced, meticulous, and unflappable against difficult opponents.
- The team at Thomson Snell & Passmore is highly experienced in complex contentious trusts and probate work, holding its own against city firms.
- My solicitor Nick Buckle was a delight to deal with, and when I visited the offices in Tunbridge Wells, I was very impressed by the warmth and efficiency I found there.
- Nicholas Horton is a skillful litigator with a deep understanding of private client law, which allows him to outmaneuver the other side and anticipate how a judge will look at a case. Nasima Ansary is a great all-round contentious trusts and estates lawyer, with a particularly strong grasp of Court of Protection disputes.
- The contentious trusts and estates team at TSP is one of the best in the South-East outside London and sits within a firm with excellent complementary specialisms (private client, Court of Protection, and property work). They provide a really high-standard client service.
- Easily the best contentious trusts team in the South East, TSP has centuries of experience coupled with an efficient no-nonsense attitude and excellent client service.
- Nasima Ansary is widely respected among her peers and handles clients well.
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Practice head
Nicholas Horton
Other key lawyers
Nasima Ansary; Amy Wilford; Nick Buckle