Private Wealth Disputes
Thames Valley
5 years ranked
Provided by Rothley Law Ltd
Mandeep is a Principal Associate in our Disputed Wills & Trusts team who acts for claimants, defendants, and executors in a wide range of disputes.
As Head of the Disputed Wills & Trusts teams, Mandeep based in our Reading office. Named as a Star Associate in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide (2025), Mandeep advises clients nationally to get the best outcomes.
With over 20 years’ experience, Mandeep’s expertise helps her support clients across a range of significant moments and she has expertise in a wide range of disputes including:
Challenging the validity of wills
Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
Executor disputes
Trust disputes
Claims to rectify or construe wills
Proprietary Estoppel claims.
Professional highlights
I acted for a claimant in a multi-million-pound proprietary estoppel dispute involving a family farm.
I acted for a beneficiary of a multi-million-pound family trust in a dispute between beneficiaries and trustees concerning the administration of the trust and the maintenance of trust property.
I acted for a claimant in a rectification claim where a will failed to give effect to the testatrix’s intentions.
I acted for a claimant seeking the removal of the executor of her late father’s estate.
I defended a claim for reasonable financial provision brought by a cohabitee.
I have acted for several clients in bringing claims for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
I acted for two claimants disputing the validity of their aunt’s will, who was suffering from dementia when she prepared her new will, leaving her estate to her dog walker.
Provided by Chambers
Mandeep Chima is a principal associate at Rothley Law and head of the firm's Thames Valley disputed wills and trusts team. She represents clients in a range of contentious trust and estate matters, including will disputes and proprietary estoppel claims.
Provided by Chambers
Mandeep Chima has been outstanding. She provided clear, timely communication, handled complex legal issues with confidence, and always took the time to fully understand my situation and concerns.
Mandeep's professionalism, attention to detail and calm approach made a stressful matter much easier to deal with. I felt supported and well represented at every stage and would not hesitate to recommend her.
Mandeep is very knowledgeable and competent, with the bonus of being able to demonstrate empathy and understanding.
It was clear from the outset that Mandeep understood our needs and was the right solicitor for us. Mandeep took a balanced approach, being sensitive to the circumstances, but very clear from a legal standpoint on where we stood.
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