Further Strength Added To The Personal Legal Services Division’s Ranks

Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth has hired a new Senior Associate, Nazia Nawaz, to join the award-winning Wills, Trusts and Estates Disputes team at the firm’s Leeds office.

Having qualified in 2003, Nazia is a highly experienced dispute resolution and litigation solicitor. She will be handling complex disputes between executors and trustees, contested wills and proprietary estoppel cases as well as disputes involving financial abuse and maladministration. Nazia is a member of The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists.

Nazia joins a growing team of expert lawyers across Irwin Mitchell’s offices in Leeds, Birmingham and Chichester, servicing clients across the country. Nazia’s appointment means her wealth of experience will further strengthen the existing team, which has plans to grow further.

In the latest Legal 500 Irwin Mitchell was ranked number 1 for its contentious trusts and probate work in Yorkshire.

Expert Opinion

“Our team has gone from strength to strength in recent years, which has been reflected with high rankings in the independent legal guides. Nazia joining our first-tier team shows our commitment to recruiting high-quality and talented specialists so that we can help more clients resolve their disputes.

“Nazia’s expertise in helping clients in disputes involving wills, trusts, estates, and financial abuse claims will further enhance the department’s wide range of experience for clients across the North.” Paula Myers - Partner

Nazia said: “Issues that arise from wills, trusts and estates disputes can be devastating for families who are already having to deal with the grieving process. It’s important for clients to know that we understand their situation and can work sensitively to resolve their issues as smoothly as possible. I’m looking forward to working with the well-renowned Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth team.”

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