Jack is a solicitor in our Will Disputes & Contentious Probate Team in Birmingham. In October 2019 Jack was shortlisted for the Young Practitioner of the Year Award at The British Wills & Probate Awards.
He advises on a wide range of contentious probate matters such as potential disputes including Will challenges, Inheritance Act claims and abuse of position by deputies and appointed by the Court of Protection or under a Lasting Power of Attorney.
‘I have found both Kevin Lynch and Jack Ackrill very easy to talk to in layman’s terms, and found them very understanding and will go above and beyond in order to make sure that I as a customer fully understand and appreciate the process which has been needed to bring this dispute to a conclusion. I would without a doubt fully recommend both of them to friends who find themselves requiring property dispute advice’.
‘I have been instructed by Kevin Lynch and Jack Ackrill. The former is very bright and is particularly good at reading the key underlying issues/motives of his opponents. This makes his tactical advice to his own clients very effective. Jack has great attention to the detail and is excellent at executing strategy. Both are quick decision makers and immensely practical ’.
‘The Wilkes Partnership is rapidly developing its expertise and capabilities in this discipline. It enjoys a strong reputation regionally in various areas of civil litigation, and is cementing it in this one also. The team is numerically small but punches above its weight, given the reputation of Kevin Lynch and the successes of Jack Ackrill (who is achieving much more than would be expected for someone of his level. This includes national recognition for his work)’.
‘Kevin Lynch is acutely switched-on to the needs and interests of his clients. He is an impressive operator who has brought clear success and reputation to the Wilkes’ litigation offering in a very short order of time. Whilst the contentious probate team is numerically small, it manifestly punches above its weight. Its future is cemented by the acquisition of Jack Ackrill (a very clever young lawyer who has a lot to offer)’.
I was immensely impressed with Kevin Lynch and Jack Ackrill, they conduct themselves at all times with empathy and understanding. I feel that both have the “Get things done” attitude, which I greatly admire
