Stevens & Bolton has appointed Alexa Payet as a partner in its private wealth disputes practice. Joining from Michelmores, she brings extensive experience in trusts and estates litigation, particularly contentious probate, and is recognised for her expertise in assisted dying and relief from forfeiture cases.
Payet also advises on complex matters in the Court of Protection, including deputyship and attorney disputes, statutory wills, lifetime gifting and property and affairs issues. Her arrival further strengthens the firm’s private wealth team, which has experienced significant growth in recent years.
James Lister, head of private wealth disputes, said: ‘It is a pleasure to be welcoming someone of Alexa’s calibre.’ He added that Payet has ‘a pre-eminent track record’ in specialist areas and that her arrival would ‘play an important role in further growing our capability’ in assisted dying and forfeiture cases.
Payet said: ‘This is an exciting time to be joining Stevens & Bolton which is on an ambitious growth trajectory.’ She added that she was ‘really looking forward to working with the team to grow the practice further’. The appointment coincides with nine internal promotions across the firm as part of its continued investment in talent and growth.
