Partner, Head of Contested Probate at Winckworth Sherwood LLP

Philip Collins

Partner, Head of Contested Probate

Philip is a Partner and head of the firm’s Contested Estates and Probate team. He is an expert in handling a range of disputes for private individuals involving the administration of an estate or trusts (often involving instances of fraud), challenges to wills on grounds of testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge and approval, and improper execution and undue influence. In addition to this Philip regularly brings and defends claims against estates brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and for proprietary estoppel. He also handles disputes involving lifetime gifts.

Arbor House, 255 Blackfriars Road, SE1 9AX

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An expert firm with brilliant lead from Phil

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Phil and his team were experts in the area of dispute resolution. From the onset of instructions, they were hugely helpful at an incredibly stressful time and covered every area of the matter with thorough detail and expertise. I would highly recommend Phil and his team as they go above and beyond the industry standard.

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About Philip Collins

Philip is a Partner and head of the firm’s Contested Estates and Probate team. He is an expert in handling a range of disputes for private individuals involving the administration of an estate or trusts (often involving instances of fraud), challenges to wills on grounds of testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge and approval, and improper execution and undue influence. In addition to this Philip regularly brings and defends claims against estates brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and for proprietary estoppel. He also handles disputes involving lifetime gifts.

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Winckworth Sherwood LLP

Arbor House

255 Blackfriars Road

SE1 9AX



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