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James Aspden

James is a partner in the Will & Trust Disputes team, and specialises in resolving trust and probate disputes. James' work ranges from claims concerning the validity and effect of wills, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, undue influence and equitable claims, to actions by or against trustees of landed estates and international trust disputes. He regularly acts for clients in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. · Wilsons

EnglandWills & Probate, Contentious Trusts & Probate

About

Partner in the Wills & Trusts Disputes team at Wilsons specialising in resolving trust and probate disputes. His work includes claims about the validity and effect of wills, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, undue influence and equitable claims, actions by or against trustees (including landed estates) and international trust disputes; he regularly acts for clients in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Practice areas

Wills & ProbateContentious Trusts & ProbateTrustsPrivate ClientCharities & Not-for-ProfitLitigationAlternative Dispute ResolutionInternational Trusts

Office

Expertise

Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claimsValidity of willsUndue influence and equitable claimsActions by/against trustees of landed estatesInternational trust disputesMediation and other alternative dispute resolution

Education

  • Law, Somerville College, Oxford

Admissions

  • Qualified as a solicitor (2002)