Profile
Naomi is a specialist inheritance and trust dispute lawyer. She is one of the country’s leading practitioners in this area of law and is recommended by the 2026 edition of Legal 500, which cites the following testimonials:
- ‘Naomi Ireson – a legend in the making. Her calm and unflappable approach is only outdone by her knowledge and experience. Clients’ trust and confidence in Naomi are very well earned.’’
- ‘Slee Blackwell has dealt in an efficient and professional manner with our contentious probate situation. Always available when needed and has kept us updated throughout. I take my hat off to them!’
Naomi Ireson is also a member of ACTAPS (the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists) and regularly advises clients on defending Inheritance Act claims
Her areas of practice include advising charities in relation to legacy disputes, claims brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, challenges to the validity of wills, and beneficial interest claims involving estoppel, constructive trusts, and TOLATA.
Naomi has an enviable success rate at mediation and trial. Some of her most notable successes include:
Ely v Robson [2016] EWCA Civ 774 – Successful Court of Appeal decision in the field of proprietary estoppel and constructive trusts. Naomi was successful at first instance and again in the Court of Appeal. The defendant was ordered to vacate the property and pay the full costs of the first hearing and of the appeal.
Rate v Grovit 2021 – Settled out of court. Naomi advised the long-term partner of the late Felix Grovit, who was in the Sunday Times Rich List with a net worth of £480 million, having built up a business in money exchanges. The case, which involved a dispute about domicile and eligibility, was set down for a four-day trial. The estate was complicated because the deceased’s wealth was held behind trusts and companies, and was alleged to have been insolvent.
Williams v Praine [2021] – Trust and probate claim which succeeded at trial with costs awarded to Naomi’s client who beat a Part 36 offer made several years before the trial.
Pugh v Pugh [2023] – Defended the son of the deceased in a claim brought by his brother under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Claim dismissed at trial and costs awarded to Naomi’s client.
McLeod v McLeod and others [2024] – Currently unreported. Defence to a possession claim, and counterclaim for proprietary estoppel and constructive trust.
“Quite simply perfect.”
Naomi Ireson is included as a key lawyer in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500.
Naomi’s Recent Client Feedback
- A big thank you to Naomi Ireson and her team (Sharnie Jenkins) for helping me at a most difficult time in my life. After the death of my husband and having a caveat slapped on his estate, they helped me to get probate through. And were always ready to give help and advice when needed. I would recommend anyone to use Naomi and her team .
Sandra
- Over the last year I have been working with Naomi and her team (Sharnie Jenkins and Jolie Lambert), to make a claim under the Inheritance act against my late father’s will. Throughout this time, they have been extremely professional, helpful and communication is excellent. I am more than grateful for all they have done to help me and would not only recommend them, but wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. I have felt 100% confident that they would lead me to the best outcome and trusted them implicitly. Thank you so much!
Sue
- Naomi was the only solicitor I had spoken to that took on my case and I am very grateful for her to represent me. My stepsister and brother were not communicating with me, so I had no option but to gain some legal advice. the law however isn’t I feel lawful in such situations, but I did this for pure principle not money. I eventually after a year of fighting managed to gain some personal items of my fathers and enough to cover legal expenses and a little left over. I really would have always been wondering if I hadn’t tried what if, so I did really try my best. Naomi was very approachable and professional, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in my situation. Thank you again.
Sarah
- Quick communication, measured advice and I felt confident in adhering to Naomis suggestions. Naomi was confident of a successful outcome from the outset and this was reassuring and ultimately she was successful in my case. I would recommend Naomi personally and due to my positive experience I will also be using Slee and Blackwell for other services.
Louise
- My experience has been first class. From the initial meeting to the outcome I have been very impressed with the knowledge, the expertise and above all the execution of the plan. Naomi was professional and made the process clear, concise and practical for me to understand. Great job I can’t thank you enough for your support and dedication to dealing with a very important issue
Mark
- I was in a difficult position with a co-executor that left the estate idle and Slee Blackwell were excellent in navigating a resolution to achieve the appointment of an independent PR. In addition my father’s Will was being challenged by one of the beneficiaries against the largest recipient of the estate and Naomi Ireson was very solid in her advice and helped to arrange a successful mediation. Naomi was ably assisted by Sharnie Jenkins in this matter.
Ernest
Some of Naomi’s Recent Cases & Legal Articles
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Read more...Naomi Ireson has successfully resolved the defence of an Inheritance Act claim by an adult child. This is a real-life case study about defending an adult child inheritance claim.…
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Read more...Specialist TOLATA claim lawyer, Naomi Ireson, wins at trial. Naomi Ireson has recently recovered over £200,000 in a TOLATA claim after winning a strongly defended case at trial. Naomi,…
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Read more...Another mediation success for inheritance lawyer Naomi Ireson, representing the daughter of a man who had been living a double life. Naomi Ireson represented a client, who for confidentiality…
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Read more...Validity of a Will is successfully disputed Contentious probate lawyer and ACTAPS member Naomi Ireson, one of the country's leading lawyers in her field, has once again succeeded in…
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Read more...Real-life case study of a successful challenge to the intestacy rules. Contentious probate partner, Naomi Ireson, has succeeded in challenging the intestacy rules on behalf of her client. Miss…
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Read more...Successfully proving paternity in an inheritance dispute Inheritance Disputes partner, Naomi Ireson, recently helped her client with proving paternity and consequently establishing his entitlement to an estate worth in…
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Read more...Removing an executor from office Legal 500 recommended contentious probate lawyer, Naomi Ireson, looks at the legal options available for removing an executor. While the vast majority of executors…
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Read more...What are the alternatives to removing an executor? Legal 500 recommended contentious probate lawyer, Naomi Ireson, looks at the alternatives to removing an executor. If you would like a…
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Read more...Inheritance Act claims by adult children Inheritance lawyer and ACTAPS member, Naomi Ireson, who regularly represents claimants and defendants in claims by adult children made under the Inheritance Act,…