Second New Associate In A Month For Will, Trust & Estate Disputes Team

Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth has appointed Kelly Wharin as an associate solicitor in the Will, Trust & Estate Disputes team, joining the firm’s Sheffield office.

Kelly has a decade of experience in litigation, having  started her legal career at HLW Keeble Hawson as a trainee in 2005. Her previous work in insolvency disputes and commercial litigation supports her experience in contentious probate work. She is currently working towards becoming a member of The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS).

Kelly is joining an award-winning and large team, which is ranked as number one by the Legal 500 in the Yorkshire area, and follows the recent senior hire of trust and probate disputes expert Nazia Nawaz in the Leeds office.

Expert Opinion

“Kelly’s arrival to the Sheffield team really demonstrates our commitment to building a strong team across the country with the strength in depth to resolve any legal disputes involving wills, trusts and estates. Our team is growing fast and getting great feedback from our clients and we are pleased to have Kelly on board.” Paula Myers - Partner

Kelly said: “Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth is a growing business and the Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team is nationally renowned with excellent resources behind it, enabling us to do our best work for our clients. Will disputes can be a sensitive area of law as it often involves family and friends disagreeing during a highly charged emotional time, so it is important that any issues can be resolved as efficiently as possible.”

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