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Wollens Wollens

Craig Smith

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Craig is an Associate Solicitor having qualified in 2012. He joined Wollens in 2022. He is a versatile litigation lawyer and has a thriving mixed Chancery practice dealing predominantly with contentious probate and trusts litigation. He gained valuable experience in the South East in both private practice and the public sector and takes a practical and sympathetic approach towards his client’s requirements and understands the need to navigate disputes in an efficient and proactive manner. He is adept at digesting complex legal problems and scenarios and providing practical and easy-to-understand advice. He is an advocate of alternative dispute resolution believing it is a vital tool in resolving disputes amicably and proportionately. A litigator who provides sound and timely commercial advice, he has litigated in the higher echelons of the court system (from County Court to High Court to Court of Appeal) and has worked closely with eminent KCs. Notable cases include: Instructed by a defendant in a multi-million-pound probate/ trust dispute revolving around sham trusts and syphoned funds. Instructed by a claimant company in High Court (Chancery Division) proceedings for a purported breach of a Sale and Purchase Agreement relating to deferred payments. Instructed by a claimant in challenging the validity of a will in light of undue influence, pleading proprietary estopel in the alternative. Instructed by defendant LLP for alleged breach of a Quistclose trust / investment agreement following a multi-million pound investment by an investor. Instructed by a claimant in The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 litigation on behalf of an adult child, omitted from her mother’s will. Instructed by a claimant seeking to rely on section 116 Senior Courts Act 1981 to pass over executors due to past/ historical conduct towards the claimant beneficiary. Instructed by an individual claimant in respect of an urgent freezing injunction application in the High Court (King’s Bench Division) in aid of contemplative proceedings outside of the jurisdiction. He has been recognised in the Legal 500 as a Next Generation Lawyer.

Wollens Wollens

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 456623

  • Based in Exeter, Devon

  • Licensed for 14 years

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Wollens Wollens

Craig is an Associate Solicitor having qualified in 2012. He joined Wollens in 2022. He is a versatile litigation lawyer and has a thriving mixed Chancery practice dealing predominantly with contentious probate and trusts litigation. He gained valuable experience in the South East in both private practice and the public sector and takes a practical and sympathetic approach towards his client’s requirements and understands the need to navigate disputes in an efficient and proactive manner. He is adept at digesting complex legal problems and scenarios and providing practical and easy-to-understand advice. He is an advocate of alternative dispute resolution believing it is a vital tool in resolving disputes amicably and proportionately. A litigator who provides sound and timely commercial advice, he has litigated in the higher echelons of the court system (from County Court to High Court to Court of Appeal) and has worked closely with eminent KCs. Notable cases include: Instructed by a defendant in a multi-million-pound probate/ trust dispute revolving around sham trusts and syphoned funds. Instructed by a claimant company in High Court (Chancery Division) proceedings for a purported breach of a Sale and Purchase Agreement relating to deferred payments. Instructed by a claimant in challenging the validity of a will in light of undue influence, pleading proprietary estopel in the alternative. Instructed by defendant LLP for alleged breach of a Quistclose trust / investment agreement following a multi-million pound investment by an investor. Instructed by a claimant in The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 litigation on behalf of an adult child, omitted from her mother’s will. Instructed by a claimant seeking to rely on section 116 Senior Courts Act 1981 to pass over executors due to past/ historical conduct towards the claimant beneficiary. Instructed by an individual claimant in respect of an urgent freezing injunction application in the High Court (King’s Bench Division) in aid of contemplative proceedings outside of the jurisdiction. He has been recognised in the Legal 500 as a Next Generation Lawyer.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 456623

  • Based in Exeter, Devon

  • Licensed for 14 years

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Dispute Resolution

Experience

  • Rainer Hughes

    SRA-approved manager - Partner

    Until July 2018

  • Dunn And Baker LLP

    Head of Dispute Resolution

    Until 2022

Languages spoken

  • English

Contact

01392 539204
craig.smith@wollens.co.uk
https://wollens.co.uk/team_member/craig-smith/

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Aperture, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AZ

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    Suzanne

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Couldn’t have done it without Craig Smith

    Unfortunately when my mother passed and estranged from a sibling I needed an English Lawyer as I live in Scotland . So contacted Wollens to deal with my affairs. Craig Smith was my acting lawyer and was so supportive and explained everything to me . Sibling was not the easiest as he was sole executor , but Craig had my back through the whole process. I would recommend Craig Smith and Wollens to act for myself , family and friends if needed in the future. Very professional and friendly. I can’t thank Craig enough .

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    Clear, Considered and Responsive

    Craig and Shirley at Woollen's have supported us throughout a particularly tricky matter, where usual routes of communication were not possible. The advice that we were given was always very clear and concise and we found Woollen's very responsive to any queries or concerns. They were conscious of the weighty emotional element involved but very mindful of removing the emotion from decision making processes, which made it easier to see the bigger picture. I would certainly recommend to friends or colleagues requiring legal support.

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    Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased that Craig and Shirley have been able to assist you and we look forward to helping you in the future, should you need it. Kind regards Wollens

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    My first time at having to get involved with solicitor's. Craig professionalism and expertise has been nothing but outstanding. Wouldn't hesitate at using this law firm again. Thank you Craig at dealing with my very complex matter.

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    Craig Smith & Monica O'Neill

    We unfortunately required Craig & Monica's assistance to help with a dispute between ourselves and a client. But what a positive experience we had despite the issues! I cannot thank them both enough for their help!

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    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We appreciate your comments and are so pleased that Craig has been able to assist you in this matter. Kind regards Wollens

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    Contesting Will

    Although I didn't actual meet Craig face to face and only dealt with him through phone calls and email his legal knowledge with regard to family issues with them contesting the Will of my late husband was extremely useful and put my mind at rest after our first telephone consultation. It felt to me like Craig was always there for me, be it at the other end of an email and I could share with him anything that I had been sent, for him to cast an expert eye over.

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    Excellent service from a friendly team. There's three things you want from a solicitor - someone who knows their stuff and will tell you as it is, someone who communicates clearly and responsively, and someone you feel is on your side and cares about a good outcome. I cannot rate Craig Smith more highly in these regards.

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