Tomas Hayden
Tomas specialises in contentious probate and will disputes, and property disputes within our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team.
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Tomas specialises in contentious probate, advising clients on challenges to wills and claims against estates. Tomas is driven by being able to help people through what can be the most challenging and upsetting time in their lives.
Tomas’ work covers a range of areas including will validity disputes (such as lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence and lack of want or knowledge or approval), claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975; cohabitee disputes and claims under ToLATA 1996, proprietary estoppel claims, disputes between executors / trustees and beneficiaries.
Tomas also has experience with core property disputes, such as residential landlord and tenant disputes and neighbour disputes.
Outside of work, enjoys spending time with family and friends, long walks with his dog and travelling to new places.
- Worked in the legal sector since 2017
- Joined regional firm in 2018 focusing on non-contentious private client work
- Moved into dispute resolution in 2019, with a particular focus on contentious trusts and probate work
- Joined Leathes Prior in January 2025
- In August 2025, completed Level 6 Graduate Diploma in Law and Practice with CILEx
- Currently a Graduate Member of CILEx
