Liam Brooke’s appointment as a partner at Ramsdens Solicitors marks a significant development in the firm’s will, trust, and estate disputes practice.
- Liam Brooke brings a wealth of experience in contentious trust and probate matters from his previous roles at Rothley Law, Clarion, and Irwin Mitchell.
- His expertise includes disputes over will validity, Inheritance Act claims, and executor and trustee conflicts, along with Court of Protection matters.
- Brooke’s joining strengthens Ramsdens’ five-member team, aligning with their strategy to enhance their position in Yorkshire.
- Ramsdens’ dispute resolution head, Nick Armitage, anticipates Brooke leading their specialist team to rival larger national firms.
Liam Brooke has taken on a pivotal role at Ramsdens Solicitors as a partner, where he will spearhead the firm’s expanding will, trust, and estate disputes practice. Brooke’s extensive background and proficiency in dealing with contentious trust and probate matters will prove instrumental as he joins Ramsdens’ Edgerton office from Rothley Law’s private client practice.
During his illustrious career, Brooke has been associated with renowned legal entities such as Clarion and Irwin Mitchell. His professional repertoire includes handling disputes concerning the validity of wills, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, and issues involving executors and trustees. Furthermore, Brooke is adept at addressing legal challenges within the Court of Protection.
Brooke’s professional affiliations underscore his expertise; he is a member of both the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and the Northern Contentious Probate Group. These connections highlight his commitment to maintaining high standards in this complex field.
The firm is keen to bolster its existing team of five, which saw the addition of Steven Murgatroyd as a senior associate earlier in the year. Murgatroyd brings a dual focus on dispute resolution and wills and probate, supported by a robust technical legal foundation, particularly concerning deputyships and powers of attorney.
With Brooke’s entry, Ramsdens enhances its support to the firm’s substantial private wealth and succession team of 41 members and the nine-member Court of Protection team. These teams rank among the largest in Yorkshire, reflecting Ramsdens’ stronghold in the region.
Nick Armitage, who leads the firm’s dispute resolution divisions, articulated his enthusiasm about Brooke’s appointment, recognising it as a fortifying move for Ramsdens’ reputation in providing expert legal services in a demanding area of law. Armitage expressed confidence in Brooke’s leadership in maintaining and elevating the firm’s distinguished standards.
In his own words, Liam Brooke shared his optimism: “Having previously worked with Ramsdens and being well aware of their excellent reputation in the private client sector, I recognised this as a great opportunity to build a strong contentious probate practice which rivals the expertise of many of the large, national firms.”
Liam Brooke’s partnership paves the way for Ramsdens to elevate their legal services in will, trust, and estate disputes.
