Victoria Townsend

What I do

I am an Associate Solicitor specialising in Contentious Trusts & Probate at Smith Partnership. I am a fully Accredited member of the Association of Contentious Trusts & Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and specialise in all aspects of Contentious Probate, Trusts, challenging Wills and Inheritance Disputes.

 

Having previously gained experience in a wide variety of Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire post qualification, I moved to specialise in Contentious Trusts & Probate with Smith Partnership in 2019

 

Youth, sarcasm and excellent tea making skills.

Outside of work I am a keen musician and have played in a Brass Band since I was 7 years old. I also play the piano and like to pretend that I frequently attend the gym.

My solicitor was Victoria in a dispute of probate case - she was just absolutely brilliant - would definitely recommend her, couldn't fault her on anything. So very glad I found her!

Client, Contentious Probate

Our probate nightmare was settled so quickly once you took it on, thank you.

Client, Contentious Probate

Beyond happy with the work you have done for me regarding my case.

Client, Contentious Probate

The advice and help that you gave us was first class and we will be forever grateful.

Client, Contentious Probate

Once again we all thank you for all your help and it has been an absolute pleasure dealing with you.

Client, Contentious Probate

Thank you Victoria for all your help this year. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you and your advice has been invaluable.

Client, Contentious Probate

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and help over the past few months. I appreciate you were doing your job but you went above and beyond for me.

Client, Contentious Probate

A ‘Contentious Trusts and Probate’ problem was handled very sensitively, supportively and efficiently by Victoria Townsend. She gave me good advice and information that helped me so much with my difficulties and achieve a good result.

Client, Contentious Probate

Victoria Townsend was wonderful, as my problem was a family related dispute, Victoria was very kind, helpful and considerate, which is what I needed because of the upset this problem created. Thank you so much and bless you.

Client, Contentious Probate - Trust Pilot

I contacted Victoria Townsend in April 2021 to assist with a difficult family situation. Her calm and professional approach was exactly what was needed and she was a great support through a very stressful and emotional time. I cannot recommend Victoria highly enough.

Client, Contentious Probate - Google

Victoria Townsend was appointed as my solicitor as she specialises in Contentious Probate and wills. She was absolutely brilliant from the start, I could always contact her by phone or email she was super friendly and spoke in layman terms not legal jargon. Victoria kept me informed every step of the way and forwarded all communications from the Executor and then would draft an appropriate response for my approval to send. Victoria was Professional and very reassuring, her knowledge and her brilliant replies gave me a huge confidence boost and the absolute belief that I would get what I was entitled to.

Client, Contentious Probate - Google

Associate Victoria Townsend is the key figure at the contentious trusts team at Smith Partnership, where she takes ‘a sensible approach to litigation and settlement’; her fields of expertise; inheritance disputes, contested wills and claims involving property and estates.

A small but dedicated practice with up-and-coming associates who are skilled beyond their PQE. Excellent value for money and with a can-do attitude.

Friendly, professional, efficient and effective in accordance with stated expectations. Without hesitation, I’d recommend the legal services provided by Victoria Townsend.

Made to feel like an old friend that’s reassuring and without hesitation I’d recommend the legal services provided by Victoria Townsend. Outstanding, what more can I say!

The Legal 500, 2023