Brendan Udokoro

Practice Areas

Specialising in contentious trusts and probate, Brendan has developed a reputation for guiding high net worth clients through litigation involving wills, trusts and estate administration. His practice spans a wide range of private wealth disputes: from contested wills and fiduciary breaches to executor removals and claims under the Inheritance Act. He frequently advises clients on matters involving cross-border estates and multi-jurisdictional trust structures. Whether advising beneficiaries in fractured family estates or acting for professional trustees facing allegations of breaches of duty, Brendan brings a measured, empathetic and strategic approach that clients trust.

Brendan also has a growing practice in Court of Protection work. He regularly advises on contested deputyship applications, challenges to the conduct of attorneys and matters involving allegations of financial abuse. Brendan's calm and compassionate manner makes him a valued adviser for families navigating complex legal and emotional issues.

Professional Memberships

Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)

Publications

Brendan regularly writes and contributes to articles on developments in contentious trusts and probate. In 2025, his thought leadership has included providing commentary to Spear's Magazine on the Law Commission's recommendations to modernise wills, on their article titled: 'Bringing wills into the 21st century: will major inheritance law reform soothe or spark legal battles?'

He has also co-authored two articles in FT Adviser: 'Advising HNW Families: Insights from the Murdoch Family Trust Conflict' and 'The Great Wealth Transfer: Why Millennials and Gen Z Need to Start Estate Planning Now'. Brendan's legal commentary on the impact of digital assets has also appeared in CityWealth magazine.