Band 1
Band 3
About
Provided by Fay Collinson
Practice Areas
(i) Wills, Trusts and Probate and (ii) Property and Affairs Court of Protection
Career
Pupillage at Park Lane Plowden Chambers (2011) becoming a tenant in 2012. Tenant at Kings Chambers since 2018.
Professional Memberships
Chancery Bar Association, Northern Chancery Bar Association, Court of Protection Bar Association, COPPA, Middle Temple.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Fay Collinson is noted for her strong traditional chancery practice. She is frequently instructed on contentious and non-contentious wills, trusts and probate matters. She also has a strong Court of Protection practice.
Fay Collinson is noted for her deep specialism in property and affairs matters. She has experience handling a range of trusts matters as well as addressing cases arising out of misappropriation allegations and succession planning. Her ability in the Court of Protection is bolstered by a broader chancery practice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fay is my go-to with any inheritance and probate disputes. Her knowledge is great, and she is incredibly good in presenting the position statement to get things across in such a succinct way."
"Fay is unmatched when it comes to both court of protection (property and affairs) and contentious probate matters. The service she provides is exemplary."
"Fay is approachable, able to pick matters up quickly with a focus on the client's aims, and empathetic, which is key in contested probate matters."
"Fay is excellent. Her advice is meticulous along with her attention to detail and expediency in turning round instructions on an urgent basis."
"Fay is a superstar. She is steeped in the Court of Protection, and has the judge's ear."
"Fay is very strong technically and astute with her observations."
"Fay is my go-to with any inheritance and probate disputes. Her knowledge is great, and she is incredibly good in presenting the position statement to get things across in such a succinct way."
"Fay is unmatched when it comes to both court of protection (property and affairs) and contentious probate matters. The service she provides is exemplary."
"Fay is approachable, able to pick matters up quickly with a focus on the client's aims, and empathetic, which is key in contested probate matters."
"Fay is excellent. Her advice is meticulous along with her attention to detail and expediency in turning round instructions on an urgent basis."
"Fay is a superstar. She is steeped in the Court of Protection, and has the judge's ear."
"Fay is very strong technically and astute with her observations."