Kevin Lynch leads the contentious probate team at The Wilkes Partnership, which operates at a local and national level. The team is particularly adept at advising private individuals on a range of matters, such as probate, Inheritance Act, Breach of Trust and removal claims. Working alongside Lynch, Jack Ackrill is a full member of ACTAPS, and a key member of the team.
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  • ‘They were incredibly professional, responsive and nothing was too much trouble to explain. They were upfront about costs without me chasing. I recommend them to everybody. I was kept updated every step of the way and they took so much stress out of a challenging time.’

  • ‘Jack Ackrill is excellent at keeping you updated as the client and presenting a range of options and breaking things down in a way that can be understood. I used this firm for contentious probate and they had considered every possible angle and option that could happen and considered what our options could be.'

  • 'I have recommended them to everyone. We had the best outcome because of the hard work of Jack Ackrill and Kevin Lynch.’

  • ‘Kevin Lynch and Jack Ackrill are both skilled and formidable contentious probate litigators. They have a good sense of the merits of a case and give excellent advice on whether to pursue it to trial or settle. ’

  • ‘A strong working partnership exists between Kevin Lynch and Jack Ackrill. This has grounded the firm's offering in contentious trusts and probate. It is now known to be a significant player on the regional stage. This reputation has been acquired within a comparatively short period of time.’

Practice head

Kevin Lynch

Other key lawyers

Jack Ackrill