The Thrings LLP private wealth disputes team specialises in claims arising following death or loss of capacity. The practice advises on a wide range of contentious wills, probate and trust disputes, as well as Court of Protection and capacity matters, often acting for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The recent arrival of Clare Dyer from Wilsons has strengthened the team’s expertise, particularly in charity and not-for-profit disputes. Practice head Emily Prout has recently acted on a number of high-profile succession disputes and contested administration processes.
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- Emily Prout is extremely knowledgeable and has an excellent command of the law. She understands the legal and factual complexities of a case and is wonderful at finding optimal solutions for her clients. She has excellent client care skills and is a pleasure to work with. Clare Dyer is also extremely knowledgeable and responsive. She is wonderful with clients and provides excellent client care and is a pleasure to work with.
- The team is extremely knowledgeable and provides an excellent standard of care to clients.
- Emily Prout is a very calm individual and inspires confidence in her clients. Her advice is broken down into very understandable jargon.
- Their empathy, friendliness, approachability, and total professionalism are commendable. Their excellent subject knowledge within the branch of law they are practicing is exceptional.
- Emily Prout and Clare Dyer are highly professional and have exceptional subject knowledge.
- Emily Prout is very well respected in the profession and provides excellent advice and legal analysis. She is a pleasure to work with.
Work highlights
Representing a Trustee in dispute with his co-trustee about the management of family and company trusts.
Advising a professional court appointed Administrator in respect of an estate where the beneficiaries of the Deceased are in dispute with each other.
Representing a disappointed beneficiary in respect of a proprietary estoppel claim in respect of agricultural land in Cumbria.
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Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Emily Prout
Other key lawyers
Robert James; Georgia Wookey; Clare Dyer