Charlotte Watts and Gillian Fletcher head up Wilsons’ charities and contentious trust and probate team. The firm excels in acting for a diverse range of top clients across all areas of will disputes, from Inheritance Act claims and fraud to Variation of Trusts Act applications and trustee removal and replacement applications. Watts routinely handles high-profile matters, such as Court of Protection work, and Fletcher is highly knowledgeable of the Charity Commission’s regulatory framework. James Aspden is notable for his work on high-value cases involving new and old money trusts, while Peter Jeffreys has a wealth of experience in the charity legacy sector. Clare Dyer joined the team in October 2024.
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Practice head
Charlotte Watts; Gillian Fletcher
Other key lawyers
James Aspden; Peter Jeffreys; Clare Dyer; Grace Chapman; Niamh Lewis