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Calum Paterson

Senior Associate

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Private Wealth

Calum is an experienced solicitor specialising in contentious probate and Will disputes.

cpaterson@leathesprior.co.uk

01603 281193

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Profile

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.

Experience

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.

Career Timeline

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

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What our clients say

From when my husband and I first made an appointment to our final correspondence with Calum; we were treated with respect and kindness. We were told all of our options and had everything explained thoroughly, and in a way that we understood in layman's terms. The service we received was sensitive to my feelings. I would definitely highly recommend Leathes Prior and Calum Paterson to anyone who wants a trustworthy service with consideration and kindness to the feelings of their client. I would not hesitate in contacting Leathes Prior if I needed in the future.

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We just wanted to take time to say 'A big thank you' to you and your team at Leathes Prior for all the hard work you have put into achieving a great result with regard to our Will dispute. It has been a very hard and stressful 19 months since the death of my father. We put our faith in yourself and have been very happy and impressed with the manner in which you have dealt with our case. Your professionalism, knowledge and eloquence has clearly helped with achieving the successful result that has been obtained.

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I would like to pass my appreciation for the help and guidance with this case, and how much I really valued from you, your clear explanations, and calm approach even when telling me something I really didn't want to hear!

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Thank you very much for your help and professionalism with this matter, I would not hesitate to contact you again should I need any legal advice in the future and would certainly recommend you to others.

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Thank you for forwarding documentation confirming the positive outcome for my current case in your hands. You have conducted my affairs in a professional and most pleasant and friendly manner. Kind regards and once again, thank you.

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I wanted to express our appreciation of the way you supported us over the Will dispute and achieved a satisfactory outcome. Next Tuesday is the second anniversary of my brother's death and for the first time, I can think about him without worrying about the Will problem.

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On a personal note, thank you so much for your letterâ€¦. It's a brilliant document - crystal clear and a very accurate and potent exposition of our case. Not everybody may know what it takes to gain such evident control of such a morass of information and produce summary documents of this standard. It doesn't simply 'go with the job'.

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Thank you very much to you and Darren for all your assistance at what has been a very difficult time for me and my family. You have given excellent legal advice alongside being sympathetic and understanding at all times.

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I would just like to take the opportunity of placing on record my appreciation for the support and guidance you have given to me and my fellow executors. Easy to access, great communications, extremely knowledgable, and very professional. All great qualities that you have consistently displayed over the past year. I certainly would not hesitate in recommending Leathes Prior and you in particular, to family and friends. That is the acid test

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