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Ashleigh Wong

Head of Contentious Probate and Disputes

Ashleigh Wong joined us in August 2025 as the Head of the Contentious Probate and Disputes Department.

Ashleigh Wong leads the firm’s Contentious Probate and Disputes team, bringing extensive experience to complex matters involving contested wills, Inheritance Act 1975 claims and trust and estate disputes. She is regularly instructed in high-value cases involving allegations of fraud, undue influence, breach of trust, proprietary estoppel and misappropriation of assets. Ashleigh has a particular focus on protecting the vulnerable, with specialist expertise in financial and elder abuse.

Known for her strategic, clear advice and exceptional client care, Ashleigh is trusted to navigate emotionally charged and complex disputes. Her meticulous and measured approach ensures clients feel supported and empowered, even in the most challenging situations.

Work Highlights

Acting for the successful claimants in setting aside a later Will on the grounds of fraud, undue influence, financial and elder abuse and lack of testamentary capacity. Successfully obtained possession of the estate property.
Acting for a successful claimant in the removal of his co-executor, the linked accounting claim, occupational rent and possession proceedings.
Securing a successful settlement in an intestacy case involving an inquest and the disposal of the body of the deceased.
Acting for claimants and defendants in claims brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and achieving settlement without the need to issue proceedings.
Assisting the successful defendant in the case of Tucker v Felton-Page & Ors [2025] EWHC 530 (Ch).
Assisting in a catastrophic injury claim and securing a multi million pound settlement in a joint settlement meeting ahead of trial.
Acting for a beneficiary in relation to rectification of a will.

Memberships and Recognition

Recognised as a Key Lawyer in the Legal 500 Directory
Associate Member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)
Dispute Resolution Expert for LexisNexis
Member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, Women in Wills, the IDRN (Inheritance Dispute Resolution Law Network) and ConTra (The Contentious Trusts Association).
Member of the Northern Contentious Probate Group
Accredited Lifetime Lawyer

Outside the office, Ashleigh is a passionate yoga teacher and values the balance it brings to her professional life. Walks with her two dogs are her daily reset, with the Lake District being her favourite retreat.

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Chris
Highly recommend. Quick and efficient process from start to finish and kept informed every step of the way. Thank you!
Lisa
Communication from the start was fantastic! Really reasonable on price too! Really impressed.
Sam
What can I say about Daren Jones, he was so understanding and helpful throughout my case from the start of my case and to the hearing was always on hand when I needed advice. Would definitely recommend Bell, Lamb & Joynson Solicitors.
Michael