Another Senior Associate Hire For The Will, Trust & Estate Disputes Team

Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth has seen its third new appointment in a month as senior associate Stephen Ireland joins the Will, Trust & Estate Disputes team in Chichester.

Having qualified in 1991, Stephen joins Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth from another regional firm having gathered vast experience in litigation, including contentious wills and probate matters, with a wider background in employment, residential and civil disputes. He is also a member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS).

Stephen joins a top-tier firm as ranked by independent directory The Legal 500, which includes Irwin Mitchell as one of the top four firms in the entire South East region for contentious probate and wills work.

Stephen’s appointment follows the recent announcement of senior associate Nazia Nawaz and associate Kelly Wharin joining the Will, Trust & Estate Disputes team in the Leeds and Sheffield offices respectively, highlighting Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth’s aim to grow across the country to provide clients with a full-service and national practice.

Expert Opinion

“Stephen’s varied litigation background is a fantastic addition to the Chichester team, which handles contentious trust and probate work from clients across the South of England.

“It’s great to see that we’re attracting both new talent and experienced lawyers to our nationally recognised team. Our recent appointments serve to highlight the fact that Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth is a great place to work and that our team is well respected across the country.” Paula Myers - Partner

Expert Opinion

“The team is looking forward to welcoming Stephen to the office, which will massively benefit from his years of experience in the field as well as his wider expertise.

“Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth is going from strength to strength and we are looking forward to being able to help more clients from the South with their trust and probate issues. This area of work is often emotionally charged and we understand the need to treat our clients with sensitivity as they are often going through a difficult time of their lives.” Paula James - Partner & National Head of Lifetime and Estate Planning