Emily Stoneham

Emily is a Legal Director in the Dispute Resolution department with a particular focus on contentious trusts and probate disputes.

Emily has worked on a number of trust disputes involving multiple jurisdictions advising on issues ranging from trustee removal claims to blessing applications to disputes between beneficiaries. She has also represented clients bringing proprietary estoppel claims.

Emily has experience acting for both claimants and defendants on probate claims, including challenging the validity of wills and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. She has also worked on succession planning disputes acting for the testator and advised executors in anticipation of a claim.

Emily joined Payne Hicks Beach in 2017, promoted to Senior Associate in 2020 and Legal Director in 2026.