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Contentious trusts and probate

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Trowers & Hamlins LLP

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Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s private wealth disputes team stands out for its cross-border expertise, with a roster of ultra-high-net-worth individuals regularly instructing the team to advise on the contested administration of estates with business and property assets in multiple jurisdictions. Charisse Crawford, who heads up the Exeter practice, handles uniquely complex cases related to trustee removals, rectification claims, and inheritance disputes. Holly Bryan’s varied caseload includes claims under the Inheritance Act 1975 as well as disputes between trustees and beneficiaries.

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  • ‘Trowers & Hamlins have dealt with several complex cases with us over the last 12 months, including claims made under the Inheritance Act and cases involving trust disputes. One of their specialisms is contentious trusts and probate, for which they appear to provide an excellent service to their clients. ’

  • ‘Charisse Crawford - Charisse is engaging and collaborative, but fights her client case with determination. She is good to have on the other side as she is a specialist in the practice area but also a pragmatist sop sees the value to her client in resolution of the dispute. ’

  • ‘The team has a broad range of experience and specialism within contentious trusts and probate and expertise across the firm to handle even the most complex dispute. ’

  • ‘Charisse Crawford and Holly Bryan are the key members of the team having solely practiced in this area for many years. Both are personable and knowledgeable and excellent legal brains. ’

  • ‘The team, who dealt with our legal issue, had a cohesive approach, we always felt they were united in there advise and responses to questions asked. I cannot speak about the company as a whole, but Charisse, Holly and Jo were an effective team. Who's abilities complimented one another.’

  • ‘Charisse Crawford - a partner who heads up the contentious trusts and probate team, a brilliant lawyer, and hugely experienced. A delight to deal with. Highly recommended! ’

  • ‘Very able team who work hard for their clients’

  • ‘Holly Bryan is very hard working and good with clients’

Lawyers

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

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Charisse Crawford

Other key lawyers

Holly Bryan