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Russell Simpson

Partner

Inheritance disputes

russell.simpson@cripps.co.uk
+44 (0)1892 506 139 / +44 (0)7971 149 314

I am head of the specialist disputes team and specialise in will, trust and estate disputes as well as professional negligence.

Having built up a wealth of experience in my specialist fields and disputes generally over the years, I thoroughly enjoy finding solutions by addressing the issues from all angles.

I have been described as being both painstaking in my analysis and practical in my approach.

Areas of expertise:

  • Trusts and estates disputes
  • Inheritance Act claims
  • Professional negligence claims (lawyers, surveyors, accountants, architects)

Qualifications and memberships

  • Qualified in May 1986
  • Association of contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)
  • Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (PNLA)
If I'm unavailable, please contact:

Sharon Borrows

Legal Secretary
+44 (0)1892 506 167
sharon.borrows@cripps.co.uk

Sarah Stone

Legal Secretary
+44 (0)1892 506 275
sarah.stone@cripps.co.uk

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How we made a difference

"He is so experienced; he's been doing it for decades and there's nothing he hasn't seen. He's also an effective communicator who thinks hard before he gives his response."

Chambers UK Guide 2024

Russell Simpson is calm, professional, and thorough, and was sensitive towards the mental and emotional state I was in.'

Legal 500 2021

Russell Simpson is particularly adept at explaining complex issues.

Legal 500 2022

Russell Simpson is a dedicated litigator, who works extremely hard for his clients, is always on top of the details of a case, and will not accept second-best.

Legal 500 2022

My thinking

21 Feb 2020

Islamic ceremony of marriage not recognised as a valid marriage under English law
19 Jul 2019

A 1975 Act claim ‘with superficial attraction’ fails
30 May 2019

Replacement of a company’s director and sole member before the issuing of a grant

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