
Praised as a ‘pleasure to work with’, DMH Stallard LLP is geared to handle executor disputes, trust disputes, and will validity claims. The practice is spearheaded by Mark Rennie, who is well versed in Inheritance Act claims, while Jenny Ray is praised for her ’vast experience and knowledge’. Providing clients with ‘expert guidance’, Cathryn Culverhouse is noted for her capabilities in proprietary estoppel claims, while other key members of the team include Gonzalo Butori.
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- ‘Jenny Ray has vast experience and knowledge of the legal and practical aspects of work in this area. She has good judgement as to the strengths and weaknesses of a case.’
- ‘Jenny Ray is very experienced and personable, with a great client manner and a good feel for what is essential in a case.’
- ‘Jenny Ray stands out due to her ability to immediately read the strengths and weaknesses of her client’s case. This ensures that clients have a strategy in place early on which maximises the strong elements of the case and manages the weaker elements.'
- ‘I rate Jenny Ray and Cathryn Culverhouse very highly. They are always fully on top of the law and the facts, and they manage cases with real authority. What particularly stands out is their ability to remain composed and focused even when emotions are running high – an essential quality in contentious private client work.’
- ‘Cathryn Culverhouse possesses an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of her area of expertise. She provides expert guidance in a straightforward and accessible way, and her meticulous attention to detail enables her to deliver innovative and effective solutions to emerging challenges.’
- ‘Gonzalo Butori is excellent at managing complex cases, especially those with an international element. He is able to explain to the client what is happening throughout the legal process so that they do not feel detached from the litigation.’
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Practice head
Mark Rennie
Other key lawyers
Jenny Ray: Cathryn Culverhouse: Gonzalo Butori