Slee Blackwell Solicitors has been shortlisted for the Contentious Wills & Probate Team Of The Year award 2026.
We are delighted to announce that Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP has been shortlisted for the prestigious “Contentious Wills & Probate Team of the Year – Large” award at the British Wills & Probate Awards 2026.
The British Wills & Probate Awards are among the most respected awards in the private client legal sector, recognising excellence, innovation and outstanding client service across the wills, probate, estate planning and contentious probate professions.
This year’s shortlist places Slee Blackwell alongside a number of leading national law firms.
The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony taking place on 8 October 2026 in Manchester.
Recognition for our leading contentious probate team
The shortlist is particularly significant because 2026 saw a record number of entries across all award categories, with judges commenting on the exceptionally high standard of submissions.
Being shortlisted is therefore a recognition of the expertise, dedication and results achieved by our contentious probate team on behalf of clients throughout England and Wales.
Our specialist contentious probate department is led by Naomi Ireson, who said:
“We are honoured to have been shortlisted and are looking forward to joining our fellow finalists at the British Wills & Probate Awards in Manchester this October.
Whatever the outcome, we are immensely proud that the quality of our work has been recognised alongside some of the country’s other leading private client law firms.
We wish all the finalists the very best of luck and look forward to celebrating the achievements of the profession.”
Specialists in contentious wills and probate law
Our specialist team advises on a wide range of inheritance and estate disputes, including:
- Inheritance Act claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975;
- Challenges to the validity of Wills;
- Proprietary estoppel;
- Trust disputes and TOLATA claims;
- Executor and trustee disputes;
- Claims involving undue influence and lack of capacity; and
- Mediation and negotiated settlements.
We offer a popular free initial consultation service, and unlike many other law firms operating in this field, we undertake work on a No Win, No Fee basis.
A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients
Contentious probate disputes are often emotionally challenging and can place considerable strain on families and beneficiaries.
Our approach is to combine technical legal expertise with practical problem-solving, always looking for solutions that protect our clients’ interests while avoiding unnecessary conflict and expense wherever possible.
Many of our recent successes have been achieved through negotiation and mediation, enabling clients to obtain favourable outcomes without the cost, delay, and uncertainty of a contested trial.
The team’s reputation has helped establish Slee Blackwell as one of the UK’s leading firms specialising in contentious probate and inheritance disputes.
We have recently achieved the accolade of being ranked the top solicitors nationally by the independent legal review platform ReviewSolicitors for contentious probate claims, out of 3,801 law firms in the UK.
Thank you to our clients
We would like to thank our clients for placing their trust in us and our team for their continued hard work and dedication.
Being recognised on a national stage is a reflection of the commitment shown by everyone involved in delivering exceptional service and achieving successful outcomes for those we represent.
