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08 March 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Nelsons—Lewis Hastie

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Contentious probate expert joins firm

East Midlands firm Nelsons Solicitors has announced the addition of associate Lewis Hastie to its Nottingham office.

Lewis joins the firm after three years at Leicester firm Shakespeare Martineau, and previously spent two years at Rothera Sharp in Nottingham. He has joined Nelsons’ dispute resolution practice, and specialises in advising on contentious probate cases. His areas of expertise span validity of wills, Inheritance Act claims, and disputes with insurers.

Lewis said: ‘Contentious probate is a fascinating area of law and is growing significantly at present. It is very gratifying to help clients reach agreement with their opponents and to come out of a dispute with a very satisfactory result. The job is challenging yet interesting and varied. I particularly enjoy meeting clients and professional contacts. I’m looking forward to building on that in the short term and over time, helping to grow the contentious probate team in Nottingham as well as our profile for this exciting area of work.’

Dispute resolution partner Kevin Modiri commented: ‘We are delighted to welcome Lewis to Nelsons Solicitors— he has added a breadth of expertise to the department. I am looking forward to seeing him flourish in his new role—I know he will be a real asset to our Nottingham office.’

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