Clarke Willmott LLP’s trusts, probate and estates team routinely assists on court of protection issues, aligns with the agricultural litigation team to handle proprietary estoppel cases and acts for high net worth clients from both the UK and abroad. Practice head Bonita Walters has particular expertise in complex high-value succession disputes and trust claims, with more recent work involving succession claims and trust rectification as well as related professional negligence matters. Esther Woolford, who also leads the team, is known for her work within the agricultural context and as a mediator. Emma Ironside is a key contact.
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- ‘Bonita Walters - a joy to work with and her no-nonsense approach to cases gets great results for clients.’
- ‘A true leader in this field in the South-West.’
Work highlights
Acted for CWTC in its role as professional trustee and executor in a trust and estates issues including making applications to court on behalf of the trust or estate when required.
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Practice head
Bonita Walters; Esther Woolford
Other key lawyers
Emma Ironside