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VIEW ALLContentious Trusts and Probate – London, Legal 500 2018Elizabeth Barclay is a 'hardworking solicitor who is excellent at managing clients'.
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Lizzie specialises in trusts and estates disputes. She also advises clients on Court of Protection issues.
Lizzie assists with a wide range of disputes which are typically complex and often have an international element. She helps clients involved in high-value private wealth disputes together with advising on Court of Protection issues.
Lizzie is a strong advocate of Alternative Dispute Resolution and will always look at this option as a way of settling a claim when appropriate.
She has successfully completed year one of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) education course.
Lizzie is a member of ConTrA, a network for contentious trust associates.
- As part of the legal team acting for the independent trustee solving complex issues of corporate and trust governance and directorial responsibility to implement a court approved sanction for a longstanding contentious trust dispute.
- Assisting on a matter acting for the trustee of a significant family trust. Advising on a claim for breach of trust against another trustee and numerous disclosure applications have been brought.
- Advising on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
- Part of the legal team advising the executrix of an estate as a consequence of the deceased's children alleging their late father's last Will was invalid. As a result of ADR, a complex settlement agreement dealing with succession to assets in various jurisdictions was achieved resulting in a highly favourable financial award for the client.
- Lizzie is quoted in Legal 500 2108 for Contentious Trusts and Probate, London. She is described as a "hardworking solicitor who is excellent at managing clients".
- Lizzie received the Citywealth Future Leaders bronze award for 'Lawyer of the Year, Contentious Trusts' in 2017.
In her spare time Lizzie enjoys competing in running races, usually involving a muddy element.