Martin specialises in:
Inheritance Disputes including:
- Litigation involving the construction of Wills and Trusts
- Disputing Wills where the Deceased lacked the mental capacity to make a Will or was subject to undue influence
- Application to substitute or remove Executors
- Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975
- Proprietary Estoppel or resulting/constructive Trust claims.
Professional Negligence Matters including:
- Claims relating to and against Solicitors, Accounts, Surveyors, Architects, Insurance Brokers, Financial Advisers
Committal Proceedings including:
- Representing clients involving allegations of contempt
Martin is also an experienced Advocate having qualified as a Solicitor-Advocate (all Higher Courts) in November 2005.
Recently Reported Cases
Morris –v- Davies and 4 others [2011] EWHC 1773(Ch)
Martin acted for the successful Claimant in arguing that the Deceased was domiciled in England at the date of death. This case was widely reported in the national press. Read more...
Wharton –v- Wharton and 2 others (Chancery Division)
Martin acted for the three Defendants, which was heard by His Honour Judge Norris QC in an 8-day trial in July 2011. Judgment is awaited later this year. The matter involves an Estate valued in excess of £4 million with allegations of undue influence and the Deceased lacking knowledge and approval when executing his Will. This case was widely reported in the national press. Read more...
Montgomery –v- Brown [2011] EWHC 875(QB)
Martin acted for the successful Claimant in defending allegations of contempt of court. Read More...
Background
After graduating from Durham University, Martin completed the Common Professional Examination and Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, York. Martin then went on to train with Challinors in Birmingham and was admitted as a Solicitor in 2001.
Interests
Martin spends his spare time playing and watching football, golf and cycling.
