Praised as a ‘great private client team’, Blake Morgan LLP’s key strengths lie in trustee removal claims, Court of Protection claims, and Inheritance Act disputes. The ’incredibly sharp and knowledgeable’ Thomas Middlehurst leads the practice and is well-versed in professional negligence claims arising from the administration of trusts and estates. Other key members of the team include Victoria Lea-Holton, who is noted for her proficiency in Court of Protection matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Most of my work has been with Thomas Middlehurst. Tom is experienced, clever and robust. He is a formidable litigator.’
- ‘Tom Middlehurst leads a great private client team.’
- ‘Tom Middlehurst is a bright and a critical thinker, so I am not left to figure it all out. He thinks outside the box and cares for his clients.’
- ‘This firm has a burgeoning reputation in this field, with some impressive practitioners. I have been particularly impressed by their practical and commercial approach to cases.’
- ‘Thomas Middlehurst is a very experienced private client and litigation specialist, with a great eye for detail and a commercial focus. He can marshal complex issues at speed and cut straight through to achieving a practical road map to a realistic and commercially minded resolution.’
- ‘I have worked with the contentious trusts and probate practice team led by Thomas Middlehurst. It is refreshing to have a partner who is fully abreast of and in control of the team’s caseload.’
Work highlights
Successfully represented an individual as the global counsel in his litigation against Credit Suisse Group in Singapore, Guernsey, and Bermuda
Successfully advised the claimant in seeking his costs following a discontinuance in the reported case of Benjamin v Benjamin & Anor.
Successfully represented a claimant in a claim for the removal of himself and his brother as executors of their mother’s estate following a conflict of interest.
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
Thomas Middlehurst
Other key lawyers
Victoria Lea-Holton