Led by the duo of Beth King-Smith and Katie Alsop, the team at HCR Law is well equipped to handle matters across the entire scope of contentious trusts and probate work, including cases of lost capacity, contested wills, and partnership dissolution claims. King-Smith advises clients across a range of matters, and is often appointed as an independent administrator. Alsop takes the lead on agricultural issues, including contested wills involving farms and farming businesses, alongside pre and post-death proprietary estoppel claims. Charlotte Kahrman adds depth to the team.
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Testimonials
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- Martin Oliver is a very well-known and respected solicitor. He has been involved with some of the most notable cases in this field. Katie Alsop is a fantastic solicitor. She works hard for her clients, brings a wealth of expertise to cases, and has great insight.
- This team boasts an array of very experienced and excellent solicitors.
- The advice HCR gave me and the work they did on my behalf has enabled me to plan for my future life.
- I was advised by Leanne Harle and Beth King-Smith, who worked closely together for me. They were very clear about my position (which I was ignorant of) and made sure I understood everything that was happening.
- Beth King-Smith, supported by Alyson McGowen and Leanne Harle, are all excellent. They have an acute awareness of the family/emotional side of contentious trust matters and handle clients with sensitivity. They combine that with a well-tuned strategic understanding of how best to achieve their clients' objectives and detailed technical knowledge. Because of the close-knit nature of the team, more widely coordinated by the unflappable Beth King-Smith, they can draw on the expert pure private client offering that the firm also has.
- Straightforward, thorough, prompt, and confident.
Work highlights
Defended will challenge on various grounds, including lack of capacity based on a personality disorder; and proprietary estoppel.
Removal of executor and trustees, one of which is a suspended solicitor who has been involved in two similar cases previously.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Practice head
Beth King-Smith; Katie Alsop
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Kahrman