The Contentious Probate & Inheritance Claims Circle is a TL4 Circle that welcomes up to 40 hand-picked senior-level attendees participating in facilitated, Chatham House style discussions across one full day of content and networking at the beautiful Merchant Taylors' Hall in Central London. The Circle is expertly steered by four key private client practitioners. Introducing your Co-Chairs for 2025, Emma Holland (Stewarts), Tiffany Scott KC (Wilberforce) and Mark Keeley (Freeths) along with an expert leading advisory board, Michael Nueber (NueberKonzett), Helen Stewart (Thomson Snell & Passmore), Oliver Auld (Charles Russell Speechlys) and Tasnim Khalid (Private Client Solicitors)
This exclusive invitation only event for 2025 is entitled: 'Dispute Resolution relating to Estates: Modern Challenges & Practical Strategies'. The event will bring together leading estate litigation practitioners to discuss the most pressing issues in the field. Topics will range from challenges faced by professional executors and trust corporations, to instructing capacity experts, valuation pitfalls, foreign assets, creative ADR approaches, and the human dynamics that can hinder settlement. Guests will join facilitated, Chatham House-style discussions across a full day of content and networking at the stunning Merchant Taylors’ Hall.
Designed to be interactive and as inclusive as possible, there are no set-piece presentations or panel sessions with the focus being on open discussion. The agenda and access to your fellow guests attending will be made available upon confirmation of attendance with a unique login code.
The event will take place at Merchant Taylors' Hall, Central London, UK.
Your attendance includes:
Please find the confirmed list of attendees for the Contentious Probate & Inheritance Claims Circle, along with the 2025 agenda below:
Emma Holland - Partner - Stewarts
Mark Keeley - Partner & Joint Head of Private Client Services - Freeths
Tiffany Scott KC - Barrister - Wilberforce Chambers
Emma Holland - Partner - Stewarts
Helen Stewart - Partner - Snell & Passmore
Dr. James Warner - Consultant Psychiatrist - Bramley Medical
Professor Alistair Burns - Professor - The University of Manchester
Michael Nueber - Partner - NueberKonzett
Clare Nicolle - Partner and Advocate - Nicolle Marshall
Tasnim Kahlid - Managing Partner - Private Client Solicitors
Tiffany Scott KC - Barrister - Wilberforce Chambers
Oliver Auld - Partner - Charles Russell Speechlys
Mark Keeley - Partner & Joint Head of Private Client Services - Freeths
Julia Burns - Mediator - Dove in the Room
Valuation “crash course” for lawyers
For general enquiries please contact:
Rachael Mowle, BD & Director at rachael@thoughtleaders4.com
For partnership enquiries please contact:
Rachael Mowle, BD & Director at rachael@thoughtleaders4.com
For venue & logistics enquiries please contact
Chloe Lomas on +44 (0) 20 3038 4513
or email chloe.lomas@thoughtleaders4.com