Howard Rutter
Partner – Dispute Management
About Howard
Howard is a Partner in the firm’s Dispute Management Department.
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Partner in dispute management
He has over 30 years litigation experience dealing with a vast array of commercial disputes including contractual claims, large insurance claims, professional negligence, and all aspects of chancery litigation.
He regularly deals with large complex estates involving disputes between executors, trustees and beneficiaries. Howard also has considerable experience of advising in professional negligence actions, particularly those arising out of negligent legal advice.
Howard is a longstanding member of ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust & Probate Solicitors) and APP (Association of Partnership Practitioners).
“I have a proven history of longstanding clients who value my commitment, rigour and expert service. I pride myself on being approachable and building strong client relations.”
Howard Rutter Dispute Management
“Howard Rutter is a “tough negotiator and a very practical lawyer.”
Legal 500 2019
“Lupton Fawcett’s howard Rutter who heads the Contentious Trusts and Probate team is noted as having ‘a serious track record of securing excellent results for clients.'”
The Legal 500 UK
“Howard Rutter ‘quickly gains the confidence of clients and opponents’.”
The Legal 500 UK
“Howard Rutter has unrivalled experience in dealing with solicitors partnership disputes.”
Legal 500 2019
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