Victoria Riddleston

Partner & Solicitor

Dispute Resolution

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“I cannot thank Lauren Day and Victoria Riddleston enough for their support, help and professionalism throughout the last few years”

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“Victoria Riddleston is very good, particularly in property litigation where her technical knowledge is impressive.”

For Victoria Riddleston – Legal 500 2023

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“Victoria is very knowledgeable, strategic and empathetic.”

Victoria Riddleston – Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide 2022

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Victoria is an exceptionally personable individual who made us exceptionally welcome and at ease. I am very pleased to report that with Victoria’s guidance and support the dispute was resolved.

Mr N Lucas

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“Victoria Riddleston is professional and inspires confidence.”

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“Victoria is absolutely brilliant, she listens, understands, is very knowledgeable and gives good advice”

Victoria Riddleston – Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide 2021

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“Ellis Jones is one of the leading firms for Commercial litigation in the South-West.”

Commercial Litigation – Legal 500 2023

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The fantastic explanation of the law given and the range of options advised to me was enormously empowering and comforting and it felt as though we had great power behind us. Back up calls and follow up messages showed what a thoroughly professional group they are, and I wouldn’t call anybody else now.

Mr Horton

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“The team at Ellis Jones has a fantastic knowledge of their subject and a real empathy for clients, I would always recommend them”

Legal 500 UK 2020

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“One of the most capable young lawyers in this area of law, very affable but determined when needed.”

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“Ellis Jones are the premium firm for commercial litigation in the South of England.”

Commercial Litigation – Legal 500 2023

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My Approach

With my clear, considered, and commercial approach, I provide my clients with focused and practical advice to resolve their dispute.

Area of Expertise

Contentious trusts and probate claims

Court of Protection

I have particular experience in acting for individuals and charities in Will, probate and trusts claims, and regularly advise beneficiaries, potential beneficiaries, executors and trustees. As well as my day-to-day contentious trust and probate work, I am also a member of Ellis Jones’ specialist charity advice service and Court of Protection team.

Recent Work

Advising upon:

  • Disputes arising in the administration of a number of high value estates.
  • Beneficiaries regards a claim to declare a Will invalid on the basis of lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence.
  • Beneficiaries on a constructive trusts.
  • Numerous claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
  • Complex Statutory Will applications

Professional Associations & Qualifications

  • Qualified as a solicitor in September 2012.
  • Promoted to Partner in February 2022.
  • Ranked as Next Generation Partner in Legal 500 UK 2024 for Commercial Litigation and Contentious Trust & Probate - described as "a true professional in her area of business"
  • Ranked in Chambers & Partners (UK 2023) for Litigation - "In multiparty cases against difficult opponents they have kept impressive control of where the case is going."
  • Ranked as a Key Lawyer in Legal 500 UK 2023 for Commercial Litigation and Contentious Trust & Probate - described as "professional and inspires confidence"
  • Ranked as 'Up and Coming' in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide 2022 for Private Wealth Disputes - described as "very knowledgeable, strategic and empathetic," as well as being: " personable, and exacting and forensic in her approach to her work and clients."
  • Ranked as an “Associate to Watch” in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Disputes (UK, The South 2021), described as “absolutely brilliant, she listens, she understands, she is very knowledgeable and gives good advice.”
  • Ranked as an “Associate to Watch” in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Disputes (UK, The South 2020), described as having “the knowledge and tenacity to handle the situation robustly and assert our rights appropriately”.
  • Ranked as an “Associate to Watch” in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Disputes (UK, The South 2019), described as “very knowledgeable, hard-working and sympathetic to client needs”.
  • Ranked as an “Associate to Watch” in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Disputes (UK, The South 2018), described as a “a very, very good lawyer first and foremost but clients just adore her. She’s got a very good client manner, especially in the cases that require a human touch. She applies her legal analysis and nous, but in a way that is very reassuring and sympathetic and very focused on the clients’ interests. They rave about her and rightly so; I think she’s great.’
  • Recommended lawyer in Legal 500 for Contentious Trust and Probate (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022), described “always willing to discuss any points I made and treated me with respect”, as “an excellent, clear thinking litigator whose advice to clients is thorough but readily intelligible”, a “very good lawyer, who really knows her stuff, but also has an excellent client manner” and meticulous”.
  • Recommended lawyer in Legal 500 for Court of Protection work and Commercial Litigation.
  • Recommended Department by Legal 500 for Contentious Trusts and Probate (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022)
  • Recommended Department by Legal 500 for Commercial Litigation (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022).
  • Finalist for “Lawyer of the Year” at the Dorset Legal Awards 2019.
  • Full member of ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists)
  • LLB Law Degree (2:1) University of Exeter
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Distinction)
  • Member of the Charity Law Association
  • Trustee of a charity

Ranked as 'Associate to Watch':

"I think she's excellent. She's a very, very good lawyer first and foremost but clients just adore her. She's got a very good client manner, especially in the cases that require a human touch. She applies her legal analysis and nous, but in a way that is very reassuring and sympathetic and very focused on the clients' interests. They rave about her and rightly so; I think she's great."

- Chambers and Partners' High Net Worth Guide - Private Wealth Disputes (The South)

My Approach

With my clear, considered, and commercial approach, I provide my clients with focused and practical advice to resolve their dispute.

Area of Expertise

Contentious trusts and probate claims

Court of Protection

I have particular experience in acting for individuals and charities in Will, probate and trusts claims, and regularly advise beneficiaries, potential beneficiaries, executors and trustees. As well as my day-to-day contentious trust and probate work, I am also a member of Ellis Jones’ specialist charity advice service and Court of Protection team.

Recent Work

Advising upon:

  • Disputes arising in the administration of a number of high value estates.
  • Beneficiaries regards a claim to declare a Will invalid on the basis of lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence.
  • Beneficiaries on a constructive trusts.
  • Numerous claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
  • Complex Statutory Will applications

Professional Associations & Qualifications

  • Qualified as a solicitor in September 2012.
  • Promoted to Partner in February 2022.
  • Ranked as Next Generation Partner in Legal 500 UK 2024 for Commercial Litigation and Contentious Trust & Probate - described as "a true professional in her area of business"
  • Ranked in Chambers & Partners (UK 2023) for Litigation - "In multiparty cases against difficult opponents they have kept impressive control of where the case is going."
  • Ranked as a Key Lawyer in Legal 500 UK 2023 for Commercial Litigation and Contentious Trust & Probate - described as "professional and inspires confidence"
  • Ranked as 'Up and Coming' in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide 2022 for Private Wealth Disputes - described as "very knowledgeable, strategic and empathetic," as well as being: " personable, and exacting and forensic in her approach to her work and clients."
  • Ranked as an “Associate to Watch” in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Disputes (UK, The South 2021), described as “absolutely brilliant, she listens, she understands, she is very knowledgeable and gives good advice.”
  • Ranked as an “Associate to Watch” in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Disputes (UK, The South 2020), described as having “the knowledge and tenacity to handle the situation robustly and assert our rights appropriately”.
  • Ranked as an “Associate to Watch” in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Disputes (UK, The South 2019), described as “very knowledgeable, hard-working and sympathetic to client needs”.
  • Ranked as an “Associate to Watch” in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide, Private Wealth Disputes (UK, The South 2018), described as a “a very, very good lawyer first and foremost but clients just adore her. She’s got a very good client manner, especially in the cases that require a human touch. She applies her legal analysis and nous, but in a way that is very reassuring and sympathetic and very focused on the clients’ interests. They rave about her and rightly so; I think she’s great.’
  • Recommended lawyer in Legal 500 for Contentious Trust and Probate (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022), described “always willing to discuss any points I made and treated me with respect”, as “an excellent, clear thinking litigator whose advice to clients is thorough but readily intelligible”, a “very good lawyer, who really knows her stuff, but also has an excellent client manner” and meticulous”.
  • Recommended lawyer in Legal 500 for Court of Protection work and Commercial Litigation.
  • Recommended Department by Legal 500 for Contentious Trusts and Probate (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022)
  • Recommended Department by Legal 500 for Commercial Litigation (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022).
  • Finalist for “Lawyer of the Year” at the Dorset Legal Awards 2019.
  • Full member of ACTAPS (Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists)
  • LLB Law Degree (2:1) University of Exeter
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Distinction)
  • Member of the Charity Law Association
  • Trustee of a charity

Ranked as 'Associate to Watch':

"I think she's excellent. She's a very, very good lawyer first and foremost but clients just adore her. She's got a very good client manner, especially in the cases that require a human touch. She applies her legal analysis and nous, but in a way that is very reassuring and sympathetic and very focused on the clients' interests. They rave about her and rightly so; I think she's great."

- Chambers and Partners' High Net Worth Guide - Private Wealth Disputes (The South)

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