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Wilsons

Private Wealth Disputes

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : South West


Wilsons

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Private Wealth Disputes - South West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Wilsons has a strong practice in Salisbury and has the capability to provide private clients with advice on contentious and non-contentious matters. The Wilsons team is particularly known for its contentious work in regard to charity.

Strengths

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  • Wilsons has excellent fee earners dealing with both contentious and non-contentious matters.

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  • Wilsons has a range of experts at the firm. They know their clients very well and how to represent them in contentious or complex issues.

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  • Wilsons have excellent technical knowledge in the charities context.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1James Aspden
    Band 1James Aspden

    James Aspden

    James Aspden is a leading practitioner and has considerable experience representing high net worth clients in trust and estate disputes.

    • James is one of the best lawyers in the area. He is very hard-working and diligent.

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    • James Aspden has superb knowledge and tactical awareness.

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    • James has a keen understanding of realities of litigation. He provides commercial advice and is very pragmatic on behalf of clients.

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  • Band 2Charlotte Watts
    Band 2Charlotte Watts

    Charlotte Watts

    Charlotte Watts is a partner in Wilsons' will and trusts disputes team. Watts advises wealthy clients on contentious trust and probate matters, and is particularly well regarded for her charity expertise.

    • Charlotte is great at understanding her clients and providing thorough advice.

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    • Charlotte provides clear, sensible and pragmatic advice.

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    • Charlotte is very knowledgeable about areas of law like succession disputes and Court of Protection. She also is good at dealing with charities. She understands what their aims are.

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  • Band 2Penelope Munro
    Band 2Penelope Munro

    Penelope Munro

    Penelope Munro joined Wilsons' probate and estate administration team in 2025. Munro has deep experience in private wealth law.

    • Penelope leads a very strong team.

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    • Penelope has a clear client focus and is driven to provide the best outcomes.

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    • Penelope is a very good all-rounder.

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