THE FIRM
A well regarded long established law firm well known for its expertise in private client, family, and contentious trusts work.
THE ROLE
The Contentious Trusts & Estates Department is looking for a lawyer to handle a broad range of high-quality private wealth disputes, advising individuals, beneficiaries, trustees, executors, attorneys, deputies and charitable organisations.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a specialist practice within a highly regarded team and gain exposure to complex and high-value domestic and cross-border disputes.
The caseload will include:
Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
Will validity disputes, including challenges based on lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, want of knowledge and approval, and fraud.
Domestic and international trust disputes.
Breach of trust and fiduciary duty claims.
Executor and trustee removal applications.
Court of Protection and attorney disputes.
Proprietary estoppel and constructive trust claims.
Estate administration disputes.
Disputes involving charitable trusts and foundations.
Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and settlement negotiations.
High Court litigation and procedural matters.
THE CANDIDATE
Qualified solicitor ideally in England & Wales with 2-3pqe.
Experience gained in a recognised contentious trusts and estates practice.
Strong technical knowledge of contentious probate, trusts and estate disputes.
Experience of High Court litigation procedures.
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.