Calum joined the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team at Leathes Prior in April 2016 and was promoted to Senior Associate in May 2023. He specialises in contentious probate, advising on challenges to wills and claims against estates. His work covers a range of areas including lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, proprietary estoppel, executor/trustee disputes, 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). In addition, he assists the team with core property disputes - such as boundary disputes, disputed easements, and nuisance claims.
Calum graduated in Law from the University of Central Lancashire in 2009, before completing his Legal Practice Course at the same university in 2010. He then went on to complete a training contract at Brockbanks Solicitors in Cumbria, qualifying as a Solicitor in July 2013. Remaining at Brockbanks Solicitors until 2016, Calum worked on some high-profile cases in West Cumbria and developed a strong reputation with both clients and peers in the area.
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.
Calum enjoys writing - both in a professional context when advancing his clients’ cases, and outside of work such as when preparing written pieces for special occasions of friends and family. Away from the office, he loves nothing more than spending quality time with his wife and daughter. His interests include strength & fitness training, music, style and fragrance.
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.
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.
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.
On a personal note… thank you so much for your letter…. 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'.
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
I would just like to say thank you to Calum for his continued support and very hard work. I do appreciate all that he has accomplished and wish him all the very best.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Praised for efficiency and technical expertise.