Charities: Legacy Disputes
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
Contact number
(01392) 411221Chambers Review
Foot Anstey has a noteworthy team that provides assistance on legacy matters to national charities from its base in Exeter. The firm regularly takes on significant and complex contentious probate matters alongside providing operational advice to in-house legal teams. The team utilises a broader understanding of tax, property and negligence issues to provide clients with a fully comprehensive service.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Foot Anstey are our go-to people when we have a complex matter."
"Foot Anstey takes an extremely pragmatic approach. The team provides clear, concise and well-researched advice."
"Foot Anstey confidently deals with issues on behalf of charities. The team is concise in its advice and proactive in its approach."
"Foot Anstey are our go-to people when we have a complex matter."
"Foot Anstey takes an extremely pragmatic approach. The team provides clear, concise and well-researched advice."
"Foot Anstey confidently deals with issues on behalf of charities. The team is concise in its advice and proactive in its approach."
Notable Practitioners
Lucy Gill leads the legacy and trust disputes offering at Foot Anstey. She frequently assists national charities in navigating the administration of disputed wills.
"We had a great experience with Lucy. She is very knowledgeable, approachable and empathetic. A great expert in contentious work."
Emma Facey is based in the Exeter region and is a legal director at Foot Anstey. She is valued by clients for her support on legacy administration matters and disputes.
"With a really deep knowledge of charities and what they need, Emma's advice is always spot on."
"Emma provides exceptional advice with a practical approach. She is a pleasure to work with."