HCR Wright Hassall handles the full spectrum of contentious trust and probate work and with the team housing four full Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) members. Martin Oliver spearheads the practice and has extensive experience handling high-profile inheritance disputes. Katie Alsop has niche expertise in agricultural litigation relating to estates and wills, often involving high-value farms and farming businesses. Anna Sutcliffe, Danielle Pawson and Charlotte Kahrman are all key figures within the team.
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- ‘Beth King-Smith really gets stuck in on behalf of her clients and will fight their corner to ensure they get the best possible outcome. Alyson McGowan is shrewd and has great experience - she is a really safe pair of hands.’
- ‘Beth King-Smith demonstrates that she really cares about her clients and is willing to go the extra mile. ’
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Beth King-Smith
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Katie Alsop
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Charlotte Kahrman
Danielle Pawson
Practice head
Martin Oliver
Other key lawyers
Katie Alsop; Anna Sutcliffe; Danielle Pawson; Charlotte Kahrman; Hollie Mills