John has particular expertise in dealing with cases in the High Court and Court of Protection involving:

– the validity and interpretation of wills and trusts;
– Inheritance Act claims, in which he has acted for surviving spouses, cohabiting partners, children and persons maintained by a deceased person, but who have subsequently been left little, or nothing, under an estate.
-actions for and against executors and trustees in relation to the management of trusts and estates.
– determination of ownership under a trust of land and property
– disputes over lasting powers of attorney, deputyships, statutory wills, and the setting aside of lifetime gifts.

John draws upon his background as a non-contentious private client solicitor when dealing, for example, with the construction and effect of wills and trusts, and also when structuring tax-efficient settlements on behalf of clients.

Whilst firm in his approach, John is an advocate for the use of alternative dispute resolution, to seek a resolution of disputes in a sensible and proportionate manner.

John is ranked as an’ Up and Coming’ lawyer in the Chambers UK 2026 guide, and is also a ‘Recommended Top Contentious Trusts Lawyer’ in the prestigious Spears 500 High Net Worth Guide.

John is also a contributing author to the 2026 Chambers & Partners Global Guide on Private Wealth Disputes.

He is a full member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and an active member of Contentious Trust Association (CONTRA), ThoughtLeaders 4 Private Client and STEP:Contentious Trusts and Estates Global Special Interest Group.