The Trowers & Hamlins LLP private wealth disputes team leverages the firm’s established domestic and international private wealth offering, working closely with property, property litigation and broader disputes colleagues to deliver a cohesive service. The team is noted for its focus on high-net-worth, complex matters, often with a significant international dimension. Charisse Crawford remains highly sought after by clients in the private wealth space. Holly Bryan, an ACTAPS member, specialises in estates, wills and trusts disputes. Rebecca Lawrence relocated to the firm’s Exeter office in September 2025, further strengthening the team, while Rosie Brown has developed a strong understanding of capacity-related issues.
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Testimonials
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- The team is led by Charisse Crawford, who is a great mentor, trainer, and enabler of junior members of her team. The knowledge sharing between different experience levels is phenomenal, and trainees sit and engage in meetings with confidence because of this.
- Charisse Crawford - great leadership and enablement across her team. Holly Bryan shows compassion and empathy with some of the hardest cases.
- National presence, strength in depth.
- Charisse Crawford is an extremely skilled litigator and provides outstanding service for her clients. Rebecca Lawrence and Rosie Brown are very able associates.
- A brilliant team of lawyers.
- Charisse Crawford is fantastic, enjoyable to work with, and always on top of her cases. Holly Bryan is a great associate who works incredibly hard.
Work highlights
Advised the administrators of a trust corporation in administration in relation to contentious issues impacting over 100 estates and trusts.
Advised an individual in relation to a proprietary estoppel claim against a farming enterprise worth over £12m.
Acted in proceedings over a complex multijurisdictional estate, with assets in both England and the Middle East.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Charisse Crawford
Other key lawyers
Holly Bryan; Rebecca Lawrence; Rosie Brown