Charities: Legacy Disputes
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Provided by Wilsons
Wilsons has one of the most highly ranked teams in the UK. Unlike many of its competitors, the firm advises on the complete range of a charity's legal needs and has a particular specialism in contentious and non-contentious legacy work, acting for charities. The constitutional and governance team has considerable expertise in advising military charities and the charitable care sector.
Chambers Review
Wilsons has a noteworthy practice with a significant legacy disputes offering for charity beneficiaries. The firm regularly assists with contentious matters concerning the variation of wills, particularly those involving allegations of breach of duty and fraud. It provides counsel on all types of regulatory and constitutional matters, including governance, compliance and trustee duties.
Work Highlights
- Wilsons represented a large national charity in a dispute over an estate worth £2 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wilsons' reputation in charity litigation is second to none."
"The Wilsons team is consistently reliable, providing a wealth and breadth of expertise."
"Wilsons' reputation in charity litigation is second to none."
"The Wilsons team is consistently reliable, providing a wealth and breadth of expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Fiona Campbell-White is an experienced lawyer who attracts considerable praise from notable clients for her contentious probate practice. She is particularly adept at assisting with cases involving allegations of fraud, as well as claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
"Fiona is a really effective litigator."
Charlotte Watts is noted for her in-depth knowledge of legacy disputes. She regularly represents leading charities in disputes over the validity of wills.
"Charlotte is helpful, approachable, yet extremely knowledgeable and informative. She always has the charity's best interests at heart."
"Charlotte is a hugely respected name in the market, and charities thinks of her as a first port of call."
"Charlotte gives brilliantly clear advice."
Peter Jeffreys is especially focused on complex legacy administration matters. He advises charities on issues regarding conditional inheritance and contradictory wills.
"Peter is knowledgeable and always provides practical advice."
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