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Myles McIntosh

Partner

Will, trust and probate disputes

[email protected]
+44 (0)1892 506 136 / +44 (0)7971 149 340

I am a partner in the private client team and specialise in inheritance and trust disputes. I am supportive, empathetic, commercial and results driven.

With nearly 30 years’ experience in contentious trust and inheritance cases, I have represented numerous clients in complex and high-profile disputes.

While I have a particular focus on seeking to settle most cases out of the public eye, achieving results by mediation and negotiation, cases are pursued with determination and resolve through the courts if that is what is necessary to achieve the best result for a client.

I pride myself on being able to rapidly build a relationship and work with clients to quickly solve problems by identifying pragmatic solutions.

I am ranked in the leading legal directory, Chambers and Partners UK High Net Worth 2024, for Private Wealth Disputes – The South (band 1). In Citywealth, I received a top ranking for Contentious Trusts, and am featured in the Top 100 International Private Client Litigation Lawyers 2023.

I am also recognised in the Spear’s Tax & Offshore advisers’ index as a ‘Top Recommended 2024 Contentious Tax & Trusts Lawyer’.

Areas of expertise:

  • Trust and inheritance disputes

Qualifications and memberships

  • Admitted as a solicitor in November 1995
  • National Committee Member of The Association of Contentious Trust And Probate Specialists ('ACTAPS') until 2023
If I'm unavailable, please contact:

Sharon Borrows

Legal Secretary
+44 (0)1892 506 167
[email protected]

Sarah Stone

Legal Secretary
+44 (0)1892 506 275
[email protected]

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My experience

Successfully defended an Inheritance Act claim which was ultimately dismissed by the Court of Appeal (Miles & Another v Shearer [2021] EWHC 1000 (Ch)).

Successfully representing a client who brought a claim alleging a will was invalid on the grounds of undue influence and the testator lacked capacity when making the will.

Representing a beneficiary charity defending a claim that assets belonged to the Claimant not the estate. Compromise reached with the claim being withdrawn on confidential terms.

Representing a client asserting that a property belonging to the deceased was in fact held on trust for her while separately defending two Inheritance Act claims.

How we made a difference

Myles is a very experienced partner. His advice is sensible and commercial, and his client-centred approach is evident.

Myles is a fantastic litigator, extremely knowledgeable, and very easy to deal with.

Myles McIntosh is a stellar operator with great client skills. He's someone you can rely on: you can feel comfortable and confident in his advice in especially complex matters.

Excellent professional advice together with prompt, friendly communication and customer service.

I found Myles McIntosh to be approachable, down-to-earth and efficient.

Legal 500 2024

Myles McIntosh provided wise and measured counsel and most importantly delivered an excellent commercial result.

Legal 500 2024

Myles McIntosh is outstanding. From the initial interview it was clear there was going to be a pragmatic approach geared towards settlement with an understanding of the emotional/human element of our case.

Legal 500 2024

“Myles is focused, courteous, knowledgeable, practical and above all a very pleasant person to work with.”

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023

“Myles McIntosh has always provided excellent service. He has excellent communication skills, provides excellent professional advice and is very friendly and likeable.”

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023

“Myles is extremely measured and completely unflappable.”

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023

My thinking

23 Apr 2021

Adult children lose challenge for money from late father’s estate [Miles & Shearer v Shearer]

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