Anne Ward
Anne is a highly experienced Partner specialising in contentious trusts and probate and property-related disputes. Qualified since 1982, Anne has built a long and respected career at Partner level. She joined Enoch Evans in 2013, bringing decades of litigation experience and a strong reputation for delivering clear, effective legal advice.
Anne advises clients on complex wills, inheritance and trust disputes, as well as property litigation matters. She is known for her practical approach, strong legal knowledge, and extensive court experience, enabling her to guide clients confidently through challenging disputes.
Clients value Anne’s approachable manner and her ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and comprehensive way, ensuring they understand their options and feel supported throughout the legal process.
With decades of legal experience, she is committed to helping clients achieve the right legal outcome while guiding them confidently through what can often be difficult and stressful disputes.
Contentious Trusts & Probate Expertise
- Inheritance disputes and will challenges
- Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
- Disputes between executors, beneficiaries, and trustees
- Allegations of undue influence or lack of testamentary capacity
- Executor and trustee disputes regarding the administration of estates
- Contested probate proceedings
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) – Bachelor of Laws
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Law Society
Anne has extensive court and litigation experience, enabling her to represent clients effectively when disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation. She is known for being enthusiastic, efficient, and determined in pursuing the right legal outcome for her clients.
Where possible, Anne works with clients to resolve disputes through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution methods. However, when litigation is necessary, she provides strong and experienced representation throughout the court process.
Alongside her work in inheritance disputes, Anne has extensive experience handling property litigation and land law disputes, including:
- Boundary disputes between neighbouring properties
- Access and right of way disputes
- Adverse possession claims
- Trespass and proprietary interest disputes
- Land ownership and title disputes
Her experience in property disputes allows her to provide strategic advice where legal ownership or rights over land are contested.
Outside of Work
Outside of her legal practice, Anne enjoys keeping active at the gym, skiing, and spending time with her family. She also serves as a school governor, contributing to her local community.