Solicitor at Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
Lawrence Hiller-Wood
Solicitor - Solicitor
SRA ID: 659942
Lawrence is an associate in the Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team. He acts for a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trustees, executors and beneficiaries. Lawrence advises clients on a broad spectrum of contentious trust and probate disputes, both as claimant and defendant. He has increasing expertise advising on High Net Worth estates and those involving an international element. Working closely with his clients from the outset, Lawrence identifies what is most important in a dispute and tailors his advice to deliver cost effective and pragmatic solutions. He is experienced in alternative dispute resolution and will seek to avoid court involvement wherever possible.
Heathervale House, 2 - 4 Vale Avenue, TN1 1DJ
He is an experienced Solicitor who is able to assist you
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution
- Dispute Resolution 100%
2 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
- Approachability
About Lawrence Hiller-Wood
Lawrence is an associate in the Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team. He acts for a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trustees, executors and beneficiaries. Lawrence advises clients on a broad spectrum of contentious trust and probate disputes, both as claimant and defendant. He has increasing expertise advising on High Net Worth estates and those involving an international element. Working closely with his clients from the outset, Lawrence identifies what is most important in a dispute and tailors his advice to deliver cost effective and pragmatic solutions. He is experienced in alternative dispute resolution and will seek to avoid court involvement wherever possible.
Languages Spoken: English
Contact Lawrence Hiller-Wood
Address
Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
Heathervale House
2 - 4 Vale Avenue
TN1 1DJ
Phone 01892 701194
WebsiteLegal cases
CASE NAME
Hopes & Anor v Burton & Ors [2022] EWHC 2770 (Ch)
Will Challenge Defence
OUTCOME
Acting for the successful applicants to set aside trust documents on the grounds of mistake, avoiding catastrophic tax consequences to the trust
Successful defence of £12m will challenge on the grounds of capacity
Publications
Publication name
Title
Date
Trusts and Estates Law & Tax Journal
Tax: Operative Mistakes and Unintended Consequences
2023
Education
School Name
Major
Degree
Graduated
University of Sussex
Law
First Class
2017
University of Law
Legal Practice Course
Distinction
2018
Resume
LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
England and Wales
Current
2022
11/01/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Solicitor
Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
2022-present
Trainee Solicitor
Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP
2019-2022
Exceptional
My solicitor Lawrence Hiller-Wood was absolutely brilliant throughout my complex and emotionally difficult Inheritance Act claim. From the initial consultation, where he listened carefully, and asked the right questions in a compassionate yet legally astute way (and was therefore able quickly to assess the situation and best approach) to the final successful outcome, Lawrence's professionalism, sharp legal mind, impressive knowledge and attention to detail, together with his caring, patient and respectful approach, not only in terms of my case but also our challenging circumstances, made the whole process far less of an ordeal than it otherwise would have been. He was also able to consult his colleagues in other departments when we needed specific advice, for example getting much needed guidance regarding complicated estate tax matters, and was also able to recommend a shortlist of excellent mediators when that was needed. I am extremely grateful to Lawrence and everyone at the firm of Thomson Snell & Passmore and would highly recommend him - and the firm - to anyone seeking legal representation.
Solicitor named in this review: Lawrence Hiller-Wood
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Estate Dispute
Lawrence represented my niece in a complex and long running estate dispute. Apart from the stress of a family dispute of this severity my niece was also in desperate financial difficulties which, among other things, created dangerous pressure to accept an inadequate settlement. As well as the necessary legal expertise Lawrence provided a good measure of emotional support and reassurance to my niece and the everntual settlement was more reasonable than might otherwise have been achieved. Lawrence's professional expertise and calm advice, together with the support of his specialised colleagues, was a signficant factor in the success of the eventual settlement.
Solicitor named in this review: Lawrence Hiller-Wood
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