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Josh is an associate in the trust, estate and inheritance disputes team.
He acts for individuals, companies, trustees and charities on a wide range of commercial, trust and estate disputes (both in the UK and offshore). He also advises on contentious Court of Protection matters.Josh is recognised as a Key Lawyer in the Legal 500 2025 directory.
Recent recognition
Me in a minute
I find the tactics and psychology of litigation fascinating
Growing up, I wanted to play right wing-back for Spurs. But sadly, I was born with two left feet and an impressive inability to time a tackle. More often than not, this meant me either giving away a penalty or getting sent off.
Since working in law, I always knew that I was better suited to litigation. I am a sociable person and I love problem-solving. I enjoy getting to know clients, their objectives and priorities and then resolving their disputes and legal issues. I find the tactics and psychology of litigation fascinating, as well as understanding the complexities of family and other relationships. I am also hugely competitive (probably from playing sport). I work hard and fight for the best possible outcome for clients.
Track record
Acted for a client in a highly contested Court of Protection application
Acted for the (successful) applicant in a highly contested Court of Protection application to appoint a deputy to act on behalf of a high net-worth individual, with ancillary proceedings in Hong Kong and India.
Assisted the executors and beneficiaries of a circa £100m estate
Assisted the executors and beneficiaries of a circa £100m estate in proceedings under The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 brought by the care staff of the Deceased.
Assisted the independent administrator of a high-profile estate
Assisted the independent administrator of a high-profile estate on an application primarily for a blessing of a proposed distribution, involving complex Sharia law issues.
Assisted with a property ownership dispute
Assisted with a property ownership dispute involving multiple estates, several London properties (worth more than £5m), as well as allegations of fraud dating back 20 years.
Kea v Ivory Castle Limited [2020] EWHC 472 (Ch); [2020] EWHC 750 (Ch)
Kea v Ivory Castle Limited [2020] EWHC 472 (Ch); [2020] EWHC 750 (Ch) - Assisted in proceedings to enforce a judgement debt of circa £40m against a close associate of the debtor and a company held within a trust settled by the associate.
Kea v Watson [2020] EWHC 2599 (Ch)
Kea v Watson [2020] EWHC 2599 (Ch) - Assisted in a 17-day contempt trial resulting in the defendant being sentenced to 4-months in prison.
Morley v Morley [2022] 9 WLUK 494
Morley v Morley [2022] 9 WLUK 494 - Assisted the (successful) claimant in a proprietary estoppel and constructive trust claim for a beneficial interest in a property.
Admissions
- England and Wales, 2023
Education
- University of Kent, LLB (Hons)
- University of Law, PGDip in Legal Practise
Languages
- English
Memberships
- Contentious Trusts Association (ConTrA)
Withers History
- Joined 2024