Abbie Batts
Solicitor
Abbie assists with multiple areas of dispute resolution, although her main areas of work are contentious trusts and probate and cohabitation disputes.
Abbie primarily assists with contentious trust and probate matters, including disputes between executors, trustees and beneficiaries; will disputes; claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975; disputes over real property in estates and professional negligence claims.
In addition, Abbie advises unmarried couples and co-owners in property disputes, such as providing advice regarding finances upon settlement, preparing separation agreements, severing joint tenancies and assisting with disputes where the property is registered in one person’s sole name. Abbie also prepares cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples and co-owners who are moving in together.
Abbie also has experience of dispute resolution work more generally, such as contract claims, land-related disputes, and disputes between neighbours.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 2018 – Law degree (2:1) from the University of Bristol
- 2022 – Completed the Legal Practice Course with a Distinction
- April 2024 – qualified as a solicitor
- Over five years pre-qualification experience in multiple areas of law, including over three years’ experience in dispute resolution.
Abbie says “Clients appreciate my friendly and professional communication style, as well as my conscientious approach. I focus on providing my advice clearly and simply, considering not only the relevant law, but also the practical circumstances impacting my clients, in order to provide comprehensive advice.”