trust dispute and litigation Solicitors

Trust dispute and litigation in the UK arise when conflicts occur over the management, interpretation, or distribution of trust assets. Such disputes can stem from allegations of mismanagement, breach of fiduciary duty, or disagreements among trustees and beneficiaries regarding the terms of the trust. Resolving these issues often requires careful negotiation, mediation, or, if necessary, litigation in the courts. Our legal experts featured below are dedicated to ensuring that trust disputes are resolved efficiently and fairly.

James Winfield

London KT19 0DG

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors London

19 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

James has been practicing as a solicitor since 2006 and has extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, inheritance tax advice, Deputyship applications, Enduring Power of Attorney registrations, probates and intestacies....

Kay WINSTON

Bristol BS7 8BH

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Bristol

44 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am a Senior Solicitor and graduated from Aberystwyth University College of Wales. I have worked in the Private Client sector for over 30 years. A large part of my work involves Drafting Wills, Administration of Estates, Deeds...

Calum WHELAN

Liverpool L5 6PX

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Liverpool

8 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am a solicitor at Paul Crowley & Co, having joined the firm in 2019 and deal solely with divorce, separation and associated financial matters. I have a keen interest in this area of law having focused on...

Syd Brown

Belfast BT1 3GN

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Belfast

28 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I have been a solicitor in Northern Ireland for the last 22 years in a wide and varied legal practice. I now focus on property matters.

Sarah Clowes

Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7HA

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Stoke-on-Trent

20 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am a solicitor and partner in Clowes & Co. Solicitors based in Baddeley Green. I qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and provide specialist advice to clients on all aspects of Wills and estate planning, probate and...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Hove

Does not accept legal aid

I am the Owner, Director and a Solicitor at my firm, Britton and Time Solicitors. Britton and Time is a law firm based in Brighton and Hove which focuses on a multitude of legal areas. Before creating Britton...

Amaka Jackson

Richmond TW9 1HJ

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Richmond

16 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Our team of highly skilled qualified lawyers is headed by Amaka Jackson. She was a partner at a regional firm in East Anglia before leaving to set up her own practice - Jackson Longe Solicitors. Her specialism covers...

Alexandra Bradbury

Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7HA

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Stoke-on-Trent

10 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I established Clowes & Co. Solicitors in February 2018 with fellow solicitor Sarah Clowes with a vision to provide a fresh approach to legal services. We pride ourselves on our proactive and friendly approach and welcome all new...

Shah Ali

London E1 2LX

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors London

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am founding Senior Partner of Waterstone Solicitors and have over 15 years of post qualification experience. I provide advice to both business and and well-known individuals on Immigration, civil and commercial litigation, Property, Wills and Probate, Family...

Behiye KARAMAN

Essex CM7 2YN

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Essex

20 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

With 15 years experience as a lawyer I have encountered many situations and problems, so be sure that I will have the knowledge to deal with yours and if I don't I will know someone who can. No...

Zoë LE FORT

Hampshire SP10 1NT

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Hampshire

11 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Zoë is a Partner and Head of our Private Client Department. Zoë specialises in advising clients on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Administration of Estates, creation and administration of Trusts, Court of Protection, Deputyship matters and general tax...

Jo Walia

London SW16 2NJ

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors London

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

My aim is to give clear advice on the merits of your case and to dissuade you from spending large sums on litigation where there is no merit and guiding you towards ultimately achieving settlement through mediation where...

Qarrar SOMJI

Birmingham B12 0NS

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Birmingham

11 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Qarrar leads the Dispute Resolution team at Witan Solicitors, specialising in high-value disputes, assisting both individuals and organisations. Qarrar has helped clients navigate a broad range of commercial litigation matters including shareholder and director disputes, breach of directors’...

Deborah Neiteler

Bedfordshire LU7 1DP

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Bedfordshire

16 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I specialise in a range of legal issues for private clients, reaching from the frail and elderly to the high net worth individual and everyone in between. My expertise covers all issues that surround a person’s estate in...

Reina D'Costa

Harrow HA5 1BN

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Harrow

Does not accept legal aid

Reina D’costa, the founder of Bizlaw UK, is a savvy, practical and proactive UK Solicitor (dual qualified in the UK and India). She has many years of legal experience and great testimonials. She has a proven track record...

What does trust dispute and litigation involve?

Allegations of mismanagement: Disputes may occur if beneficiaries believe that trustees have misused or misappropriated trust assets.
Breach of fiduciary duty: Claims that trustees have failed to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.
Interpretation of trust documents: Conflicts over how the terms of a trust deed should be understood or applied.
Distribution disagreements: Disputes concerning the timing, method, or fairness of asset distributions among beneficiaries.
Trustee appointment or removal: Legal challenges regarding the suitability of trustees, including efforts to remove or replace them.

How can a solicitor help with trust disputes and litigation, and what does it cost?

A specialist in trust law can:

Assess your case: Review trust documents and relevant evidence to determine the strengths and weaknesses of your claim.
Negotiate or mediate: Work towards a settlement through mediation or negotiation, potentially avoiding lengthy court proceedings.
Represent you in court: Prepare your case, present evidence, and advocate on your behalf during litigation if a settlement cannot be reached.
Advise on strategy: Provide guidance on potential outcomes, timelines, and the risks involved in pursuing litigation.

Costs vary depending on the complexity of the dispute and the solicitor’s experience. Hourly rates typically range from £150 to £400, with fixed or staged-fee arrangements sometimes available for specific phases of the process. An initial consultation—often free or offered at a reduced rate—can help you understand your legal position, estimate likely expenses, and decide on the best strategy for resolving your trust dispute.

Lynne Brooke

London N1 6DR

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors London

55 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I have been a solicitor for over 40 years and have wide experience of the law and its operation. The rule of law is a framework for Civil Society in which enterprises contribute to the well being and...

Mark Cairns

Derbyshire DE55 7DD

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Derbyshire

41 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I jointed Rickards & Cleaver in 1986, and was made Partner later that same year. I am experienced in most areas of the law but currently specialise in Residential and Commercial Conveyancing.

Jo Walia

London SW16 2NJ

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors London

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Marc White

Bristol BS7 8BH

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Bristol

27 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

We are easy to work with, and we have a free client car park at the side of our building. Our staff speak Spanish, French, Russian, Romanian and German.

Wendy Tsang

Staffordshire B79 7JS

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Staffordshire

9 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Having previously worked for two Legal 500 and Lexcel accredited firms, I recently joined GloverPriest, and am based at the Tamworth office. I studied at the University of Leicester and the University of Law (formerly known as the...

Liz Garratt

Derbyshire DE55 7DD

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Derbyshire

18 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am a qualified Private Client Solicitor with over 11 years of extensive experience in all aspects of Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Deputyship orders. I understand that visiting a Solicitor can be...

Christopher SHEPHERD

London SW19 INE

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors London

Does not accept legal aid

Christopher is a Partner with extensive experience as a solicitor representing clients to High Court level in civil matters.

Mark Hunter

Liverpool L11 1BX

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Liverpool

29 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Mark Hunter is an specialist personal injury solicitor and the owner of Mackrell & Thomas. Mark has considerable expertise in all types of personal injury claims, ranging from fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries to minor whiplash and sprains....

Martin Holdsworth

Harrogate HG1 1HS

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Harrogate

30 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Ranked as a Leading Individual in my field by the Legal 500 for several years. > Ranked in Band 1 for Yorkshire and the NE in Chambers HNW 2019 Guide > Previously won two Yorkshire Lawyer of the...

Kumar Subramani

London W1C 2DL

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors London

22 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Kumar is a Solicitor (England & Wales) Accredited mediator in the United Kingdom and an Advocate in India. He founded the firm in the year 2011 and is currently the Managing Director/Partner in the firm. His areas of...

Afonwy Howell-Pryce

Cardiff CF14 1DA

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Cardiff

11 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Senior Associate Afonwy graduated in Law with Business from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 before completing a masters degree in legal practice at Cardiff University in 2010. Afonwy qualified as a solicitor in 2014 and trained with...

Debra Williamson

Buckinghamshire SLP 0BG

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Buckinghamshire

32 years of experience

Accepts legal aid in trust dispute and litigation

A new legal approach in changing times, putting YOU in control of your future. MDW Solicitors is led by Debra Williamson, a highly experienced solicitor who qualified in 1993. Debra specialises in advising clients on Wills, Probate...

Elizabeth Middleton

Reading RG5 4AE

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Reading

4177 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Visiting a solicitor should be, welcoming and friendly experience, which is why I pride myself on offering a sympathetic, professional environment, based on listening and empathy. It’s important to me that clients have time to explain their problems...

Jan MARZEC

London GU7 1JX

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors London

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

5 Solicitors Wills trust and estate (Area of expertise might be trust dispute and litigation)

We recommend contacting one of the solicitors listed below, as their area of practice is relevant to your enquiry.

Manjit Gill

Kent DA12 1BJ

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Kent

30 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am a Partner and Head of Family Team at Hodders Solicitors having joined in in April 2019 after after running a specialist Family Law practice for a number of years. I have a nationwide client base and...

Lauren MCINTOSH

Hampshire PO16 7BL

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Hampshire

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Lauren McIntosh is STEP qualified for 9 years PQE.

Noël DE SPEVILLE

Berkshire SL5 7HP

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Berkshire

35 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I am a practising solicitor with over 20 years of legal experience. I specialise in French property law though am also experienced in English litigation, French and English succession law and cross-jurisdictional and European law involving England and...

Sakina Khan

Harrow HA1 1BQ

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Harrow

6 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

I studied at the University of Hull and completed my legal qualifications at the College of Law. Following my training I joined Vyman Solicitors and work in the Private Client department specialising in Wills, Lasting Power's of Attorney...

Merlin BATCHELOR

Norwich NR1 2NG

trust dispute and litigation Solicitors Norwich

12 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Merlin is a solicitor advocate, notary public and managing director at Notary Near Me where he specialises in conveyancing and probate. He has handled a range of matters from simple house sales and purchases and wills, to complex...