East Midlands law firm Howes Percival has recruited contentious trusts and probate partner Lewis Addison following a period of significant growth for the team.
Lewis specialises in resolving property, trusts and probate disputes calmly and quickly, through negotiation or court action. Lewis’ recent work includes challenges to wills, and other lifetime transactions; Inheritance Act claims for financial provision from estates; disputes in the administration of estates and trusts and claims in relation to the beneficial ownership of property.
Lewis is a member of The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS), and regularly gives seminars to other local lawyers on contentious trusts and probate.
Howes Percival’s Contentious Trusts and Probate team represent beneficiaries of Estates, Executors and Trustees and those who wish to make claims against Estates or challenge Wills. The team also provide pro-active support to Howes Percival’s Private Client Team.
Howes Percival Partner, Jennifer Laskey, said: “Lewis is a fantastic addition to the team and is well respected across Leicestershire and beyond. He brings a wealth of experience in contentious trusts and probate and adds yet another ACTAPS qualified lawyer to our already strong team.
“Contentious Probate dispute continue to be a growing area of law with data showing increasing numbers of claims issued in the High Court each year. We have a specialist team who can advise clients in these disputes whilst many other firms rely on their existing litigation offering.
“As a result, over the past couple of years, the team has seen significant growth in the number and quality of instructions received. Expanding the team is a natural step and part of our commitment to delivering excellent client service.”
