Representing clients in High Court and County Court proceedings, Acuity Law covers the gamut of contentious probate and trust matters, from Inheritance Act claims to proprietary estoppel and trustee removal applications. The firm is also experienced in providing ADR services for its clients, including mediation. Janice Powell oversees the practice, working on property disputes and proprietary estoppel cases. Powell is also experienced in will validity challenges and cross-border probate disputes.
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- Excellent team, with a real can-do attitude.
- Janice Powell is a skilled operator who really fights for the client's corner!
- The team is small but specialized and is led by an experienced partner, meaning that it competes with much larger firms. It also has significant partner involvement in matters, meaning that it is well managed and a wealth of experience is brought to every stage of a dispute. The small team is an asset in my view, as it delivers a more personal service to clients.
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Janice Powell
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Emily John