Naomi is a specialist contentious probate lawyer. She is one of the country’s leading practitioners in this area of law and is recommended by the Legal 500. She has an enviable success rate at mediation and trial. Some of her most notable successes include:
Ely v Robson [2016] EWCA Civ 774 – Successful Court of Appeal decision in the field of proprietary estoppel and constructive trusts. Naomi was successful at first instance and again in the Court of Appeal. The defendant was ordered to vacate the property and pay the full costs of the first hearing and of the appeal.
Rate v Grovit – Naomi advised the long-term partner of Felix Grovit who was in the Sunday Times Rich List with a net worth of £480 million. The case involved a dispute about domicile and eligibility.
Williams v Praine – Trust and probate claim which succeeded at trial with costs awarded to Naomi’s client, beating a Part 36 offer made several years before the trial.
Pugh v Pugh [2023] – Defended an Inheritance Act claim brought by her client’s brother. Succeeded in having the claim dismissed at trial with costs awarded to Naomi’s client.
McLeod v McLeod and others [2024] – Currently unreported. Defence to a possession claim, and counterclaim for proprietary estoppel and constructive trust.