Accomplished at handling claims under the Inheritance Act, trust disputes, and validity of will issues, the contentious trusts and probate team at Shakespeare Martineau LLP is headed by Andrew Wilkinson. Alistair Spencer is a key name in the West Midlands for the practice, advising clients on estoppel and Inheritance Act claims, and executor and trustee disputes. Tamsin Walker is another name to note in the Birmingham office. Walker takes on matters that arise from the administration of trusts and estates, as well as challenges to the validity of wills and professional negligence claims.
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Work highlights
Advising a client in relation to a claim brought against him by his sisters for breach of his fiduciary duties as a managing agent for the family property portfolio, repayment of loans alleged to have been made to him, breach of fiduciary duty as a co-administrator of his late mother’s estate and failure to distribute in accordance with the intestacy rules.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Andrew Wilkinson
Other key lawyers
Alistair Spencer; Tamsin Walker