A Wills, Trusts and Inheritance expert. Highly experienced and ranked in both Legal 500 as well as Chambers and Partners
My approach
Methodical, knowledgeable, robust with opponents if needed. I will provide clear advice and always look to achieve the best result.
My work
I am a contentious probate specialist- member of ACTAPS, STEP ( associate) and Chancery Bar Association. I have had reported cases in this area and experience of working with family disputes and high networth multi-million pound estates.
About me
A highly experienced private client barrister. I deal with all aspects of inheritance, wills, trusts and administration of estates.
- Challenges to Wills, capacity, undue influence, fraud
- Inheritance disputes- inluding claim for reasonable provision
- Advice on Wills and drafting
- Advice on Trust and drafting
- Probate including challenges removal of Executors and Caveats
What my clients say
Tahina is a superb barrister in all senses. She fights for her clients in an incredibly determined way. Her expertise is undeniable, and she provides practical and sensible advice.” Legal 500 2023
"She is knowledgeable and establishes a good relationships with clients."
"Tahina is my go-to advocate. Her knowledge of financial matters - both on divorce and contested probate matters - and her expertise are without doubt brilliant." Chambers and Partners
"Her client skills are second to none." Chambers and Partners 2022
“Tahina is thorough in her preparations and has an exceptional ability to deal with cross-border and high-value cases. She quickly builds up a rapport with clients, enabling her to instill confidence in them and to advise on complex and difficult issues.” Legal 500 2022
“A solid Barrister” Legal 500 2022
“Tahina Akther is also recommended, for both contentious and advisory work, and recently advised on a £9m estate with substantial transatlantic assets” Legal 500 2021
“A strong drafter, with good knowledge of procedure and recommended for advocacy skills” Legal 500 2020
“A confident barrister who fights her client’s corner.” Legal 500 2019
Professional & academic
LLB Hons, LLM, CISI, Step, ACTAPS