The busy team at Shakespeare Martineau LLP advises on various contentious trusts and probate matters, as well as charity-related work. National head of team Andrew Wilkinson is well-regarded. Legal director Alistair Spencer works across the firm’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham and Solihull offices, and frequently deals with complex estoppel matters, Inheritance Act claims and cases involving cross-border issues.
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‘Andrew Wilkinson heads a fantastic team. Definitely the go-to firm for contentious probate and trusts work.’
‘Andrew Wilkinson for his extensive experience and know-how.’
‘Well-coordinated team with strength from associates through to partners. Knowledgeable of recent developments in contentious trusts work and always open to think outside the box. They provide first-class client care, particularly with vulnerable clients.’
- 'Alistair Spencer is consistently a safe pair of hands. Excellent client care and robust with difficult opponents. He has a comprehensive knowledge of contentious trusts, and related areas such as proprietary estoppel.’
‘Shakespeare Martineau provide eloquent and well-reasoned arguments whilst simultaneously being ferocious advocates. Andrew Wilkinson is rightly considered one of the best specialists in the contentious trusts and probate market.’
‘Shakespeares is a leading firm in the Midlands, with strength in depth in a range of practice areas across several offices.’
‘Alistair Spencer is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful.'
- 'Alistair is understanding and his goal is to find a solution in every situation. His compassionate nature is one of the main reasons I feel comfortable to recommend him to clients.’
Kernmandanten
- Adam Scott
Highlight-Mandate
- Acts for a farmer in a complex and bitterly fought will challenge and proprietary estoppel case.
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Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Andrew Wilkinson; Alistair Spencer