Ashfords LLP’s contentious trusts and estates team is recognised as a leading national practice advising high-net-worth individuals, landed estates and major charities on the full spectrum of private wealth disputes. The practice is particularly noted for handling factually and legally intricate matters, and is highly regarded for its expertise in contentious Court of Protection work, breach of trust claims and complex offshore disputes. The team is led by Kerry Morgan-Gould, who advises private individuals, charities and trustees on all aspects of contentious wills, trusts and estates matters. Robert Horsey is also a key figure in the practice, with a strong reputation for contentious trusts, probate and legacy disputes.
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Testimonials
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- Thomas Middlehurst is excellent, down to earth, and straightforward to deal with. He is a leader in his field.
- The team has strong leadership and always looks for ways to work with technology. They have good people and are nice to work with and deal with.
- I have been thoroughly impressed with Oscar Mustard on a recent matter of some complexity, with excellent attention to detail and diligence.
- Tom Middlehurst is excellent to work with. He is personable, knowledgeable, and practical while harnessing superb legal intellect.
- Great strength and depth at all levels.
- Thomas Middlehurst is a good lawyer who fights his clients' corner.
Work highlights
Representing residuary beneficiaries of the estate of a late individual in securing the removal of fraudulent executors and pursuing claims for breach of fiduciary duty and recovery of misappropriated assets.
Defended the estate of a late individual in a seven-day trial, defeating claims to set aside two codicils and a proprietary estoppel claim over a farm.
Representing Blake Morgan, the independent administrators of the estate of a deceased, in complex High Court litigation to recover misappropriated assets and partnership profits.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Robert Horsey; Michael Alden; Kerry Morgan-Gould
Other key lawyers
Thomas Middlehurst; Katie Webber