Tony Cockayne, a Partner in the Michelmores’ Disputed Wills & Estates team, has been nominated for the Contentious Practitioner of the Year award for his commitment to innovation, service excellence, client experience and expertise at this year’s British Wills and Probate Awards. The Firm has also been nominated for the Court of Protection Team of the Year award, read more here.
The Awards was launched in 2018 to recognise and celebrate the firms, businesses and individuals who have delivered outstanding service and expertise to clients across the wills and probate/private client sector; and is widely considered to be an indicator of excellence and trust.
Those shortlisted have been through a rigorous process of independent scrutiny by a panel of industry professionals who arrive at the final shortlists. The winners will be announced on the 10 October 2024 at the gala ceremony in Manchester.
Commenting on his nomination success, Tony Cockayne comments:
“I am delighted to be nominated for the Contentious Probate Practitioner of the Year award at this year’s British Wills and Probate Awards. It’s an honour to be recognised for my expertise in this field and to be shortlisted amongst such esteemed practitioners.”
Tony is head of the Disputed Wills & Estates team as well as head of the Charity Sector. Having joined the Firm in 2002, he works with either private individuals or leading national charities, advising on a wide range of private client litigation matters. This involves acting for clients where there is a dispute in relation to a Will or a trust. He also acts in contentious Court of Protection matters.
British Wills and Probate Awards Headline Sponsor CTT Group Director Clive Ponder TEP said: “It’s an absolute pleasure and a privilege to once again be headline sponsors. The BWAP Awards recognise the very best in our industry and having the honour of being a judge this year, I’ve seen firsthand the talent and dedication, and the heights of achievement this industry can reach.
“Huge congratulations to all those who’ve been shortlisted for the awards. I look forward with great enthusiasm to the 2024 winners being announced at this year’s event in Manchester in October.”
The British Wills and Probate Awards is the largest event dedicated to recognising excellence in the industry. It is hosted by Today’s Media, the publishers of trade publication Today’s Wills and Probate, an online news publication for solicitors, will writers and probate practitioners.
Further details about The British Wills and Probate Awards 2024 are available at www.britishwillsandprobateawards.co.uk.
