James Lister

Partner and head of private wealth disputes with particular expertise in disputes focusing on UK trust and probate claims. He advises primarily on disputes relating to HNW and UHNW individuals and their affairs, both on and offshore. Within this, James has substantial experience in advising trustees and beneficiaries on trust claims and also on contested probate matters. James regularly advises clients on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and concerning disputes over estate and trust administration. James also has expertise in contested Court of Protection matters, with disputes involving attorneys and Deputies, in particular regarding applications to remove or appoint attorneys/Deputies and applications for statutory wills. · Stevens & Bolton LLP

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Partner and head of private wealth disputes at Stevens & Bolton LLP, specialising in trust and probate disputes for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals both onshore and offshore. He advises trustees and beneficiaries on trust claims and contested probate matters, including Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, estate and trust administration disputes, and contested Court of Protection matters (attorneys/Deputies and statutory wills).

Practice areas

Private WealthTrusts & ProbateContentious Trusts & ProbateProbate LitigationCourt of Protection

Office

England

Stevens & Bolton LLP · Partner and head of private wealth disputes with particular expertise in disputes focusing on UK trust and probate claims. He advises primarily on disputes relating to HNW and UHNW individuals and their affairs, both on and offshore. Within this, James has substantial experience in advising trustees and beneficiaries on trust claims and also on contested probate matters. James regularly advises clients on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and concerning disputes over estate and trust administration. James also has expertise in contested Court of Protection matters, with disputes involving attorneys and Deputies, in particular regarding applications to remove or appoint attorneys/Deputies and applications for statutory wills.

England

Expertise

High-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individualsTrust disputes (trustees and beneficiaries)Contested probateInheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claimsCourt of Protection disputes (attorneys/Deputies and statutory wills)

Education

University of Nottingham — BA (Hons) (2001–2004)
University of Nottingham — MA (2005)
College of Law — LLB (2005–2007)