Duncan Elson

Contentious trusts & probate, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Part of a group United Kingdom

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Distinction listed

30

years in current expertise

Profile

Duncan Elson is a Consultant at Charles Russell Speechlys, based in the Guildford office, with over 30 years of High Court litigation experience. His practice centres on contentious trusts and estates — including acting as professional trustee, executor, and Court-appointed administrator and deputy — alongside family business restructuring, shareholder disputes, contentious pension matters, and professional negligence. He advises private individuals, charitable entities, and corporate organisations.

Duncan holds leading rankings across major legal directories, including Legal 500 Hall of Fame (2024–2025), Legal 500 Leading Individual (2022–2025), and Chambers High Net Worth (2021–2025). Chambers HNW 2025 describes him as "the godfather of this work and incredibly well respected." He is also listed in Citywealth.

Specialisms

Succession & estate planning

Recognition

Legal 500 UK 2026 – Contentious trusts and probate (South East) — Hall of Fame View source ↗