Howes Percival LLP's contentious trusts and probate practice is led from Cambridge by vastly experienced litigation partner Michael Green, who is a full member of ACTAPS and is appointed as High Court Administrator on twelve contested estates. He is supported by legal director Victoria Sandell, whose litigation work includes disputes concerning multimillion-pound estates. Clients remark that 'the team is cooperative, hardworking and focused on the client's needs'.
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‘They have a great deal of experience in all aspects of contentious trusts and probate.’
‘Michael Green - he has a very thorough knowledge of all aspects of trusts and estates. On the contentious side he also has a keen strategic sense which enables him to outmanoeuvre the other side to get the best results for his client. ’
‘Michael Green is outstanding - he sits as a part time judge which gives him a wealth of experience in litigating complex disputes. His in-depth technical knowledge is paired with a calm and empathetic approach ’
‘The Team at Howes Percival are friendly and collaborative. They recognise that it is always in their client's best interests to have a sensible relationship with their opponents and they don't seek to take points that are unnecessary and only serve to drive up costs and entrench parties.’
‘The team is very collaborative and excellent communicators. The approach is team-based and you get the sense that they are supportive, joined up and delegating work to the appropriate place within that team.’
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Acting as independent administrator in highly acrimonious estate, where there are 10 beneficiaries, including 8 minors represented by a litigation friend; and a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act. The estate involved a working farm, applications between the parties under the Family Law Act 1996 and issues involving Social Care Services.
Acting for London banker advising as a residuary beneficiary in multi-million pound estate involving a challenge to the will and claims regarding financial management by former attorney.
Acting for individual to challenge Will of deceased uncle on the grounds that he lacked testamentary capacity to make the Will in circumstances where mental health issues have been raised the testator having been sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
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Victoria Sandell