Dispute Resolution Solicitor

William Cook

William is a Solicitor in Mullis & Peake’s Dispute Resolution Department

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Get to know William

William joined Mullis and Peake in September 2023 and works within the Dispute Resolution Department.

William graduated with First Class Honours from Oxford Brookes University with a bachelor’s degree in law. He then subsequently completed the LPC at the University of Law, achieving a Distinction.

Prior to joining Mullis and Peake, William worked at another local law firm, building his own caseload in a variety of litigious matters, in addition to gaining first-hand experience in acting for Executors in the management and administration of estates.

William’s experience allows him to act in a vast range of litigation matters, with a particular interest and expertise in boundary disputes, residential possession proceedings and contested estates.

William places great importance on ensuring that his clients are heard and adopts both a user-friendly and meticulous approach to assist his clients in reaching a favourable resolution during the course of his instruction.

Outside of work

William enjoys travelling and is in the process of ticking off a number of European cities from his bucket list. To aid his travels and his love for their cuisine, William is currently learning Italian and hopes to become fluent in the near future.

When he is not travelling, William enjoys taking part in 10k charity running events and regularly volunteers for Canalability, a charity who offer canalboat trips to vulnerable people.

 

Get to know William

William joined Mullis and Peake in September 2023 and works within the Dispute Resolution Department.

William graduated with First Class Honours from Oxford Brookes University with a bachelor’s degree in law. He then subsequently completed the LPC at the University of Law, achieving a Distinction.

Prior to joining Mullis and Peake, William worked at another local law firm, building his own caseload in a variety of litigious matters, in addition to gaining first-hand experience in acting for Executors in the management and administration of estates.

William’s experience allows him to act in a vast range of litigation matters, with a particular interest and expertise in boundary disputes, residential possession proceedings and contested estates.

William places great importance on ensuring that his clients are heard and adopts both a user-friendly and meticulous approach to assist his clients in reaching a favourable resolution during the course of his instruction.

Outside of work

William enjoys travelling and is in the process of ticking off a number of European cities from his bucket list. To aid his travels and his love for their cuisine, William is currently learning Italian and hopes to become fluent in the near future.

When he is not travelling, William enjoys taking part in 10k charity running events and regularly volunteers for Canalability, a charity who offer canalboat trips to vulnerable people.

 

Accreditations & Memberships

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Dispute Resolution Team
Mullis & Peake’s Dispute Resolution team offers a wealth of experience in a wide range of matters including commercial and individual disputes, contentious probate, employment law and personal injury and accident claims.
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Trainee Solicitor

Janeet Jawanda

Janeet is a Trainee Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team

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Member

Esther Marshall

​Esther is a Member and works in our Dispute Resolution team 

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Chairman

Martyn Trenerry

Martyn ​is our Chairman and the firms' Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

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Head of Dispute Resolution

Holly Minney

Holly is a Member and Head of Mullis and Peake’s Dispute Resolution Department

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Insights from William Cook

Contested Wills and Financial Provision, Legal, Contested wills and financial provision
What happens if the Original Will is lost? – ‘Losing the Will’
Mar 11, 2024
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Why should a Landlord instruct a solicitor to evict tenants?
Jan 22, 2024
Contested Wills and Financial Provision, Legal, Contested wills and financial provision
Who is able to bring a contested probate claim?
Dec 4, 2023
Dispute Resolution, Legal, Legal Disputes
Common mistakes which prevent use of section 21 procedure
Nov 10, 2023