An Associate Solicitor in our Disputed Wills and Trusts team, Shannon is known for her meticulous approach and dedication to clients.
Since qualifying in September 2024, Shannon has worked on a broad range of disputes. Based in the north-east of England, she has represented claimants, defendants and executors in cases ranging from the validity of wills, claims for reasonable financial provision, and cases involving professional negligence and removal of personal representatives.
With a keen interest in validity disputes and professional negligence litigation, Shannon is committed to safeguarding clients’ interests and achieving fair outcomes.
“The sheer tenacity, coupled with professional expertise demonstrated by Shannon Alderson and the team has been exemplary, and needless to say they have achieved overall success and absolutely the best result I could have wished for.”
“Dealing with Rothley Law and in particular Shannon Alderson was an absolute pleasure. Shannon was extremely knowledgeable and gave great advice in a difficult case”
Professional highlights
- Successfully obtaining an order to revoke a Grant of Letters of Administration which were incorrectly obtained.
- I achieved a settlement in a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 for an adult child claimant with financial need arising from medical issues.
- Liaising and making representations to a pension trustee resulting in a full death in service payout to our client.
- I achieved a settlement in a claim seeking to challenge the validity of a will on the basis of lack of testamentary capacity and lack of knowledge and/or approval.