Helen Briant leads the private wealth disputes team at Trowers & Hamlins LLP. Briant specialises in domestic and international contentious trust and probate matters, with a strong focus on family disputes. Liz Mulley handles a wide array of high-value and complex commercial litigation matters, maintaining a wider practice involving civil fraud and cyber response work.
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- 'They are an excellent firm and I enjoy working with them when instructed.’
‘I commend Helen Briant and Liz Mulley in particular for their diligence and application. It has been a pleasure to work with them on a difficult case.’
Work highlights
Acted for US executors and beneficiaries in respect of a claim brought by a disappointed beneficiary seeking an order that approximately £2m of assets pass outside the will by virtue of a death-bed gift. The matter went to trial and permission to appeal has been sought.
Acting for adult children in a complicated estate and trust dispute where there are several million pounds of assets (both personal and business), involving a claim under the 1975 Act, claims of misconduct by the trustees, injunctive relief and a number of complicated issues.
Acting for trustees and beneficiaries in a £16m claim in connection with a family property business where there are allegations of fraudulent conduct and mismanagement.
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Helen Briant
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Liz Mulley