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The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 enables certain individuals, such as spouses, civil partners, children, and others who were financially dependent on the deceased, to make a claim against an estate if they believe that reasonable financial provision has not been made for them in a will or under the rules of intestacy.

If you think you have not been adequately provided for after a loved one’s death, you may be entitled to apply to the court for an adjustment to the distribution of the estate. As a barrister with expertise in this area, I can offer clear, confidential advice on your eligibility under the Act, guide you through the claims process, and represent your interests to help achieve a fair outcome.

Depending on the nature of your claim and the assessment of its merits it may be possible for you to obtain conditional funding arrangements ('no win - no fee').

If you are involved in a dispute over property ownership or rights of occupation, the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) may provide a legal route to resolve your concerns. Under TOLATA, individuals who have an interest in a property—such as co-owners, former partners, or those who have contributed financially—can apply to the court to determine their share, seek an order for sale, or clarify their right to remain in the property.

As a barrister experienced in TOLATA claims, I can offer clear, confidential advice on your position, guide you through the application process, and represent your interests to help secure a fair and practical outcome.

I can provide an early appraisal of your situation before proceedings are issued. In some circumstances it is possible for me to be jointly instructed by both parties to provide a neutral evaluation and advice as to likely outcome.

If you are seeking a fair division of finances following the breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership, proceedings under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 provide a legal framework for resolving financial matters.

The court can make orders relating to the division of property, maintenance, pensions, and other assets to ensure that both parties’ needs are met and that any children are properly provided for.

As a barrister experienced in financial remedy proceedings, I can offer clear, confidential advice on your entitlements, guide you through the negotiation or court process, and represent your interests to help achieve a balanced and practical outcome.

If you are a third party with a financial interest in assets that are the subject of financial remedy proceedings—such as a family member, business partner, or trust—you may need to intervene in the case to protect your position.

Intervention is often necessary where, for example, you claim ownership of property or funds that one or both parties to the marriage assert form part of the matrimonial assets.

As a barrister experienced in representing interveners, I can provide clear, confidential advice on whether intervention is appropriate in your circumstances, guide you through the application process, and advocate for your interests to ensure your rights are properly considered by the court.