Tom Stubbs

Solicitor

Tom Stubbs is a disputes lawyer specialising in wills, estates and trusts. He advises individuals and families on resolving sensitive private client disputes, helping them protect assets, uphold wishes and navigate complex situations with confidence.

As a contentious private client solicitor, Tom’s work includes:

Will disputes, including challenges to validity.
Inheritance Act claims for reasonable financial provision.
Trust disputes, including questions over administration and beneficiary rights.
Disagreements between executors, trustees and beneficiaries.
Disputes involving the Court of Protection, including statutory wills and attorney concerns.

Alongside his private client and property work, Tom also advises on wider commercial disputes, including contractual issues and business-related claims, allowing him to support clients whose personal and business interests often overlap.

Tom joined Thomas Mansfield Solicitors with strong experience in private client and property-related disputes, gained at London firms known for their contentious work. His early background as a paralegal across several practice areas has given him a well-rounded understanding of the pressures families face when disagreements arise.

Clients value Tom’s calm, methodical and straightforward approach. He explains issues in plain English, outlines realistic options and helps clients weigh up risk, cost and likely outcomes. He is particularly known for his steady manner and clear communication during emotionally charged disputes.

Accreditations

Shortlisted LexisNexis Dispute Resolution Team of 2026

What clients say
about us

As first time buyers we used Emma for a declaration of trust and Wills. Emma was very friendly, helpful and very quick to complete the work.

Client, UK

Excellent service and very helpful.

Client, UK

Prompt efficient service preparing my Will. Good communications and understood and delivered on my instructions.

Client, London

Great service, very effective. Very professional people. I would definitely recommend them.

Client, London

Considered sensible and incredibly helpful advice from a very professional firm. Highly recommend.

Client, Kent

Very efficient. Very helpful. Simple Will writing process. Recommended.

Client, UK

Thomas Mansfield have proven to be professional, efficient and very understanding, they have helped our family with complicated issues and took the worry out of dealing with authorities.

Client, UK

I had the estates of two relatives to deal with, complicated by my lack of expertise and knowledge. I received excellent advice throughout - and all through the Covid-lockdown period too.

Client, UK

Very good experience. Clear advice and quick communication. Highly recommended.

Client, London

Lovely to meet Emma, delightful young lady down to earth and easy to get on with. Fully explained everything and responded quickly to our messages. We felt very at ease dealing with Emma.

Client, East Sussex

Excellent service from Thomas Mansfield. Our questions were answered in a speedy and efficient manner. An efficient service was provided tailored to our exact needs.

Client, UK

Excellent professional service. Would highly recommend.

Client, UK

I found the company very helpful and easy to deal with and have no complaints as to the sound and practical advice offered.

Client, UK

Very good service. Professional throughout, I would recommend Nicholas.

Client, London

Fantastic service from Emma Howlett and her team. Her experience and dedication when dealing with my case was brilliant and I cannot thank Thomas Mansfield solicitor enough.

Client, UK

I would highly recommend this company as they really do care about their clients and work hard at trying to achieve what they are instructed to do.

Client, UK

Seamless, professional free will service.

Client, UK

Highly professional and efficient support.

Client, London

Very friendly and helpful. Communication was excellent. Would definitely recommend.

Client, UK

Riah has been handling my case and she is very professional. She kept me informed throughout and explained every step of the process. Highly recommended.

Client, London

Emma Howlett from Thomas Mansfield returned my call and within 30 minutes had clearly explained my options and calmed me down with her professional expertise.

Client, Kent

They were prompt and efficient in dealing with my request. Most importantly, due to the nature of the service (a bereavement), they were kind, respectful & compassionate.

Client, Kent

Great service provided and excellent communication.

Client, London

Will consultation, with outstanding results. Very objective and effective. We would definitely recommend the services to our friends.

Client, UK

Throughout a very difficult time, Riah provided invaluable advice and support, always making sure I was informed and reassured at every stage.

Client, UK

Professional and understandable advice delivered in a friendly and helpful way. Would definitely use again and recommend.

Client, UK

Very experienced and helpful solicitors, made the whole process smooth and easy

Client, UK

Did well to quickly organise Wills for my wife and I during lockdown. Would use again.

Client, Kent

Really professional service and advice. Quick to respond to all queries.

Client, London

If you need to use a solicitor and you are looking for a company that genuinely cares about your case, acts quickly to HMRC communications, use Thomas Mansfield Solicitors.

Client, UK

It was pleasure working with Riah. Very professional & helpful.

Client, London

Such a helpful and professional company, I have used them to help with several legal matter and would confidently recommend them.

Client, UK

The whole process could not have been easier. When I first contacted Thomas Mansfield it was suggested that it was all done on the phone or zoom. Most professional. In all an excellent experience.

Client, Kent

Very clear information, prompt responses to questions and a pleasure to deal with.

Client, UK

Very professional and helpful advice.

Client, London

Emma Howlett was concise and efficient, ultimately supplying exactly what was necessary within the urgent time frame required. I would have no hesitation in using Thomas Mansfield again.

Client, Kent

Efficient and professional results, friendly personnel and amazing advice. Highly recommended.

Client, London

Emma Howlett was very informative and helpful throughout the process, extremely quick responses via email and very good value for money. I would recommend her.

Client, UK

Very professional, attentive to the details required, followed to completion in a timely manner. will definitely use again when required.

Client, UK

Riah was incredibly professional, responsive and reassuring, providing clear and comprehensive advice. I highly recommend Thomas Mansfield Solicitors to anyone in need of top-notch legal representation.

Client, London

Emma was always willing to answer any questions, as they arose and gave me the utmost confidence that no matter the length of time, we would see things through with a satisfactory result.

Client, US

Having contacted Thomas Mansfield regarding an IHT issue, I was very impressed with thier helpful and speedy response. Emma Howlett responded to my query professionally and helpfully, with some clear advice.

Client, UK

Excellent. I would totally recommend Riah - her work was outstanding, and she was very kind and understanding.

Client, London

Provided a very professional and friendly service.

Client, UK

Emma Howlett undertook probate administration with sensitivity, great patience and professionalism. She did so in a very timely manner always keeping me fully informed of progress.

Client, UK

Excellent professional advice and service to help us draft and complete mirror wills. Fine attention to detail.

Client, London

I’ve had the privilege of working with Alicia Arickwamy over the past four months, and she has consistently delivered outstanding service.

Client, London

Polite and knowledgeable assistance.

Client, UK

I can't recommend Emma Howlett and her team enough they helped me get through probate for my late mothers estate with ease.

Client, London

A very professional service. The process of preparing our wills was very easy and clear for us to follow.

Client, UK

Emma Howlett at Thomas Mansfield handled my late father's estate and did so sensitively and efficiently, especially as it was not straightforward for a variety of reasons.

Client, UK

Nicholas Garaty combines a friendly and approachable manner with the utmost professionalism, consistently delivering work of the highest quality.

Client, London

Emma has been so helpful with all of our dealings with a property transfer as has Molly. They have been wonderful and would recommend Thomas Mansfield without hesitation.

Client, UK

The solicitor I met with was absolutely wonderful. Extremely professional and made me feel very comfortable. I received excellent advice. I highly recommend Emma at Thomas Mansfield Solicitors.

Client, Surrey

Excellent communication, kept informed of documentation and I liked dealing with a small expert team. This was really important to me having recently lost family member & I was shown sensitivity & respect.

Client, UK

We were very impressed with the efficiency and care that your staff took in dealing with us and would certainly use you again.

Client, UK

I was recently guided through my case by Riah Sattar. I would recommend Riah for a professional service and feel she played a big part in getting me a good outcome.

Client, London

Fantastic advice and outstanding service and communication.

Client, UK

I can’t thank Nicholas and Alicia enough for their support and hard work during a very sensitive family matter. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

Client, London

Excellent service and extremely fast turnaround as I was only in town for a week. Would not hesitate to recommend this firm. They went out of their way to accommodate my requests. Fantastic job!

Client, London

Very pleased with the service that we received from Thomas Mansfield. Things progressed as quickly as they were able to and I always received a quick response from Emma answering any queries.

Client UK

My wife and I recently used Thomas Mansfield to draw up our Wills. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them.

Client, UK

We appointed Thomas Mansfield to act for us in approaching the Court of Protection for deputyship. Emma was very efficient in handling this application quickly, also providing sympathetic support.

Client, UK

Very professional and thorough - a great service that ensured piece of mind.

Client, London

So pleased I used this company for my Will. Everything was handled with total professionalism and efficiency.

Client, Kent

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