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George Sellers


Solicitor
Department: Litigation

George Sellers is a Solicitor specialising in contentious probate at Ridley & Hall, having joined the firm in February 2026.

George works primarily alongside Louisa Wardle, Partner, within the Litigation team.

George advises clients on disputes relating to wills, estates and inheritance, including challenges to the validity of wills, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, and disputes between executors and beneficiaries. He recognises that contentious probate matters are often legally complex and emotionally sensitive, and he adopts a measured, practical and compassionate approach to guiding clients through the process.

He is committed to providing clear advice, realistic options and steady progress, ensuring clients feel supported and informed at every stage of their case.

George studied Economics and Politics at Newcastle University before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) at BPP University. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2024.


Litigation Team

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Gareth Jones

Associate Solicitor
Gareth is an experienced solicitor and joins the firm having spent 15 years with another Yorkshire firm practising in litigation. Gareth undertakes contentious probate work including claims for Financial Abuse, claims for reasonable provision pursuant to the Inheritance Act 1975 and claims against executors....
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Rebecca Kershaw

Apprentice Solicitor
Rebecca joined Ridley & Hall in 2023 to begin her legal career as a solicitor apprentice based in the litigation department, learning on the job about contentious probate, financial abuse, property ownership disputes, and much more....
Louisa Wardle

Louisa  Wardle

Partner
Louisa Wardle is a specialist in inheritance disputes with over 16 years of experience, advising on will challenges, Inheritance Act claims, proprietary estoppel, and trust disputes. ...
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David  Wilson

Associate Solicitor
David joined Newman & Bond (now Ridley & Hall incorporating Newman & Bond) in August 2019 as an associate solicitor in the litigation department....
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Sarah Young

Director
Sarah Young specialises in contentious probate law, which includes advising on inheritance disputes, problems with executors and arguments involving financial abuse of the elderly (often involving disputes over property ownership)....