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Eleanor Clarke

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Eleanor advises on a wide range of probate disputes including will validity challenges, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and advising beneficiaries and executors when a dispute has arisen. Eleanor studied American Studies at the University of Nottingham before undertaking her legal training in Manchester. She trained at JMW Solicitors before moving to Linder Myers in 2015 to specialise in Contentious Trusts and Estates. Eleanor joined the Probate Litigation department at Myerson in 2018. Eleanor is an Associate Member of the Association of Contentious Probate Solicitors. Eleanor has been featured in the Law Society Gazette as Lawyer in the news and in October 2024, Eleanor successfully defended a client in the high-profile contentious probate case Neate v Heselden, which had attracted media attention, appearing in The Telegraph, Mail Online, The Times, The Mirror and more, due to its unusual circumstances involving a valuable stamp collection and a longstanding friendship between the Deceased and his former cleaner, Susan Pope. His Honour Judge Gerald, sitting at the County Court at Central London, delivered judgment on the 24th October 2024, confirming the validity of the Will of the late Raymond Watts, dated 2nd May 2019, as modified by a codicil on 12th November 2020. Eleanor Clarke was ranked "Associate to watch" for Private Wealth Dispute in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2025. The guide commented: "Eleanor deals very well with challenging opponents in trial. She has a very calm head."

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  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 476435

  • Based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester

  • Licensed for 11 years

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Eleanor advises on a wide range of probate disputes including will validity challenges, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and advising beneficiaries and executors when a dispute has arisen. Eleanor studied American Studies at the University of Nottingham before undertaking her legal training in Manchester. She trained at JMW Solicitors before moving to Linder Myers in 2015 to specialise in Contentious Trusts and Estates. Eleanor joined the Probate Litigation department at Myerson in 2018. Eleanor is an Associate Member of the Association of Contentious Probate Solicitors. Eleanor has been featured in the Law Society Gazette as Lawyer in the news and in October 2024, Eleanor successfully defended a client in the high-profile contentious probate case Neate v Heselden, which had attracted media attention, appearing in The Telegraph, Mail Online, The Times, The Mirror and more, due to its unusual circumstances involving a valuable stamp collection and a longstanding friendship between the Deceased and his former cleaner, Susan Pope. His Honour Judge Gerald, sitting at the County Court at Central London, delivered judgment on the 24th October 2024, confirming the validity of the Will of the late Raymond Watts, dated 2nd May 2019, as modified by a codicil on 12th November 2020. Eleanor Clarke was ranked "Associate to watch" for Private Wealth Dispute in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2025. The guide commented: "Eleanor deals very well with challenging opponents in trial. She has a very calm head."

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 476435

  • Based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester

  • Licensed for 11 years

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  • Myerson Solicitors

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  • Metamorph Law Ltd

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    Until October 2019

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  • English

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Eleanor.Clarke@Myerson.co.uk
https://www.myerson.co.uk/about/meet-the-team/eleanor-clarke

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Monday 08:00–18:00
Tuesday 08:00–18:00
Wednesday 08:00–18:00
Thursday 08:00–18:00
Friday 08:00–18:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Grosvenor House, 20 Barrington Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1HB

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    Sean

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

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    During the lengthy process of resolving the issue I consulted Myersons about I have much appreciated the bright and constructive approach that Eleanor Clarke always maintained with regard to dealing with both myself, and the other side. Initially things got off to a slow start amid some confusion and misunderstanding, but when Eleanor took over it was akin to morning sunshine burning off the murky mists on the night enshrouded land below. I always enjoyed my interactions with her and I rate her interpersonal as well as her legal skills, highly. Not the least has been her delightful sense of humour. I would be happy to recommend Eleanor to anyone, at any time !

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    Thank you so much for your review, Sean. We are thrilled we were able to help you and that you are so pleased with our service. We wish you all the best for the future.

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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Excellent service/results

    Tom handled my claim for my inheritance superbly and the result was far better than I expected.

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    legal expert Tom Evans Tom Evans

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    Thank you for your review. We really appreciate the positive feedback you have given us, and we are glad that Tom from our Wills Disputes Team was able to help in your matter.

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    Martin

    Contentious probate

    I am an eldest son. My late mother died in December 2018 leaving an estate of £360k exclusively to a younger "sibling" and her illegitimate son. Myerson acted for me in an Inheritance Act claim action and produced a derisory settlement of £20k. The way the law in England & Wales is currently framed this actually is considered a "fair" outcome. Inheritance law needs root and branch reform but that is a matter for another day. Myerson were acting on the basis of a Contingency Fee Agreement. They put up a reasonable fight although we were up against a humpty dumpty lawyer from Blackpool and I had rather hoped Myerson would wipe the floor with him. John Lambe initiated my claim and then left Myerson within days. Eleanor Clarke picked up the baton and saw the claim through all the joys of Covid-19 with virtual hearings and zooms culminating in closure in October last. I ended up with £20k my late "mother" did not intend me to have. This is thanks to Myerson who kept their word that they would not trouser any of my settlement in their fees. Adam Maher, senior partner, supervised the claim from start to finish and was always responsive. I would have preferred to have had my day in court and won. Myerson secured a compromise. Had I been a pay-as-you-go client I might have had a different opinion but I have to be content with matters as they stand. Myerson will tell you I was not an easy client to manage but as they claimed around £50k in costs and professional fees I imagine I represented some value to them.

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    Thank you for your review. We appreciate the feedback you have given us and hope to work with you in the future.

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    Kate Jackson

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Kate

    Myersons were marvellous especially Eleanor Clarke who got on with the job in hand in an effective way. Clear, concise, honest and decent. I would most certainly use them again.

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    legal expert Rebecca Blundell Rebecca Blundell
    legal expert Rhiannon Edwards Rhiannon Edwards

    A representative from Myerson Solicitors responded to this review

    Thank you for this kind review, Kate. It is always great to hear such lovely feedback about our team. We’re glad that Eleanor was able to provide you with clear and honest advice regarding your matter. Thank you for recommending Myerson. We wish you all the best and look forward to supporting you in the future. Kind regards, The Contentious Probate Team Myerson Solicitors

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