Michelmores LLP regularly handles disputes with a cross-border element, with charity clients and high-net-worth individuals routinely instructing the team to represent them as beneficiaries in trust and inheritance claims involving international assets. The team is additionally instructed by executors to act in breach of duty and professional negligence claims. Practice head Tony Cockayne is praised for achieving ‘excellent results' for clients in the south west and nationally, standing out in particular for his expertise in contentious legacy matters. Jasmine Ivory is also well regarded for her work on behalf of individual and charity clients.
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‘Michelmores offers the complete package, with a strong London and regional presence and with all the other resources in terms of expertise and experience which you could want. They frequently work for large charities as well as private individuals, giving them great insight into the full range of issues and concerns which a dispute of this nature can throw up.'
- Tony Cockayne is really focused on achieving the best outcome for his clients and keeps the right level of involvement and oversight in his cases. He has an excellent sense of how a case will develop and where a deal may lie.'
- 'Jasmine Ivory in particular is excellent: she absolutely gets to grip with the detail of a case and deservedly wins the trust of her clients and the respect of her opponents.'
‘William Coon is outstanding - very knowledgeable, pragmatic, and client focused. He is a pleasure to work with. ’
‘This is a very good firm which comes up to the quality of London firms in terms of its contentious trusts and probate work.’
‘William Coon has been very diligent, professional, tenacious, always willing to listen to his client and to adapt his strategy accordingly. A great communicator, taking the time to explain complex issues to his clients. Where he might be unsure of something, he says so and seeks relevant advice. Couldn't ask for better representation. ’
‘Tony Cockayne is an affable statesman, who gets excellent results with charm and good humour. William Coon is a solid associate. Emily Peacock is definitely going places.’
‘Georgia Wookey - available to discuss matters on short notice, clearly concerned with delivering a high quality of service.’
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- Cancer Research UK
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Practice head
Tony Cockayne
Other key lawyers
Jasmine Ivory; William Coon; Georgia Wookey; Sara Chisolm-Batten