The Wilsons team is known for its roster of national charity clients whom it assists on a wide range of issues, including claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, undue influence, estoppel, testamentary capacity disputes, lack of knowledge and approval, removal and replacement of executors, construction and rectification of Wills, and fraud. Charlotte Watts leads the team and advises charities and individuals on contentious trust and probate and legacy administration problems. James Aspden, and Peter Jeffreys are also key contacts.
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‘James Aspden is excellent. He’s clever, a good lawyer, a brilliant tactician, and good with clients whose corner he fights very hard. Charlotte Watts is also a real expert who knows how to achieve her clients' objectives.’
‘Detailed understanding of law relating to charities and particularly mindful of consideration of reputational issues affecting charity brands.’
Key clients
- RNLI
- RSPCA
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Blue Cross
- PDSA
- RNIB
- Royal Star and Garter Homes
- Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Lawyers
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Practice head
Charlotte Watts
Other key lawyers
James Aspden; Peter Jeffreys