Calum Paterson

Calum is a Senior Associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team. He is an experienced contentious probate solicitor who takes pride in helping his clients resolve what are often complex disputes arising from difficult circumstances.

Since joining Leathes Prior in 2016, Calum has honed his expertise in contentious probate work – which includes Will validity challenges (such as undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge and approval), trustee disputes, proprietary estoppel claims, and claims for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Calum is also experienced in dealing with equitable claims involving trusts of land and interests in property (including constructive trusts, resulting trusts and proprietary estoppel). He provides valued assistance to the Property Disputes Team.

Calum takes an active role in the recruitment of the new wave of legal talent at Leathes Prior, by way of his role as a mentor on our Vacation Scheme. He also runs his team’s monthly compliance meetings.

Outside of work, Calum enjoys spending quality time with his wife and daughter and pursuing his interests - which include strength & fitness training, writing, music, style and fragrance.

• Acted for a beneficiary in securing landmark High Court order relating to an agreement between beneficiaries in the context of a forfeiture rule/assisted dying case – in the widely reported case regarding the Estate of David Peace.
• Successfully acted for beneficiary in High Court claim for removal and replacement of professional executors.
• Secured settlements in Mutual Wills and fraudulent calumny claims – despite such claims being notoriously difficult to establish/evidence.
• Acted for multiple clients in both bringing and defending complex validity challenges, Inheritance Act claims, and proprietary estoppel claims.

• Graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with 2:1 Law degree in 2009
• Completed his Legal Practice Course at the same university in 2010
• Qualified as a solicitor in 2013 at Brockbanks Solicitors (West Cumbria) where he remained until 2016
• Joined Leathes Prior in 2016
• Promoted to Senior Associate in 2023