Amy Williams

Partner, Litigation Amy works in the litigation department, as part of the contentious trust and estates team, after training at the firm and qualifying in February 2015. She acts on a range of disputes relating to wills and probate, including questions of undue influence, lack of capacity and want of knowledge and approval. She is familiar with both bringing and defending claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act with resolution via mediation or in the Court. She advises trustees and beneficiaries in the resolution of issues arising from the administration of trusts, including the removal of trustees, applications for directions, and fee disputes. She also has experience of applications to the Court of Protection. · Sinclair Gibson LLP

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Partner in the litigation department at Sinclair Gibson LLP, part of the contentious trust and estates team. Qualified in February 2015, she acts on disputes relating to wills and probate, advises trustees and beneficiaries on trust administration issues, and has experience with Inheritance Act claims and applications to the Court of Protection.

Practice areas

LitigationTrusts & EstatesProbate

Office

England

Sinclair Gibson LLP · Partner, Litigation Amy works in the litigation department, as part of the contentious trust and estates team, after training at the firm and qualifying in February 2015. She acts on a range of disputes relating to wills and probate, including questions of undue influence, lack of capacity and want of knowledge and approval. She is familiar with both bringing and defending claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act with resolution via mediation or in the Court. She advises trustees and beneficiaries in the resolution of issues arising from the administration of trusts, including the removal of trustees, applications for directions, and fee disputes. She also has experience of applications to the Court of Protection.

England

Expertise

Contentious trusts and probateWills and probate disputes (undue influence, lack of capacity, knowledge and approval)Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act claims (bringing and defending)Trust administration issues (removal of trustees, applications for directions, fee disputes)Court of Protection applications (deputyship and safeguarding)Resolution via mediation and courtMember: Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate SpecialistsMember: ConTrA (Contentious Trusts Association)

Education

Trinity College Dublin — degree in history
BPP (London) — Graduate Diploma in Law
BPP (London) — Legal Practice Course
BPP — LLM (PLP) with Distinction

Admissions

Solicitor, England (qualified February 2015)