Chris Green

Email:

chris.green@porterdodson.co.uk

Phone:

01823 625841

Location:

Taunton

Position:

Partner

Team:

Contentious Trusts and Probate

Specialism:

Administration disputes, Burial disputes, Inheritance disputes, Trustee/executor disputes, Will validity claims/disputes

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Bio

I qualified as a solicitor in 2010 at a regional firm in Bedfordshire, where I grew up. I then relocated to the South West in 2017, where I was a member of the Contentious Trusts and Probate Team at a firm in Taunton. I joined Porter Dodson in November 2021 as a partner.

I am a specialist in contentious trusts and probate, an area of law that covers challenges to the validity of a will or a trust document, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, disputes as to the construction or rectification of a will, as well as claims against executors, personal representatives and trustees. Also, it encompasses claims relating to the beneficial interests in property, including by way of proprietary estoppel, resulting or constructive trusts.

I advise and represent individuals, charities, executors and trustees, both as claimants and defendants, in respect of contentious trusts and probate matters.

I seek to provide clear, understandable and accessible advice to clients, in an empathetic manner, in what is a complex area of law and deals with often very emotional matters. Further, I am a tenacious litigator, seeking to achieve the best possible outcome for my clients.

Outside of work, I am kept busy with three young children and a dog. When I can, I enjoy running, cycling and watching rugby.

Testimonials

All the staff that we have had contact with at Porter Dodson (Yeovil/Taunton branches) have been efficient and provided a good service. Danielle Luke dealt with a complicated case of a Removal of Trustee for us. Any queries were dealt with promptly, communication was clear and the legal jargon was decoded for us. Special thanks to Chris Green for his help on this matter.

Fiona

We have dealt with Porter Dodson for 20 years. They were Excellent from the start to the final completion of our case. Chris dealt with our problem very efficiently. He explained everything he was doing on our behalf in great detail, and we were more than satisfied with the success of the outcome of our case. If we should ever need a firm of Solicitors, we will definitely use Porter Dodson without any hesitation.

Mr & Mrs Harden

Enormous thanks to the to the Porter Dodson Solicitors team based in Taunton, with particular reference to Danielle Luke and Chris Green. I have no hesitation in recommending PD as a company in which to put your trust.

Kevin

In the contentious trusts department, I worked with Chris Green. He was thorough, good with the details and offered balanced advice as to the options we could pursue. I was very happy with the work and the outcome.

Legal 500 2026

Chris Green, a partner at Porter Dodson, dealt with my matter with compassion and professionalism, taking time to explain things in a clear and concise manner from start to finish. Response times to all communication were impressive and appreciated, which enabled me to deal with a very difficult time. He always had my best interests at the forefront of his mind, and it was clear that he had a lot of experience in dealing with these types of problems and issues where family dynamics have broken down.

Legal 500 2026

Chris Green came across as the complete professional, clearly confident in his knowledge of relevant law but without overdoing it. A pleasure to interact with, very quick to understand any issue and provide a pragmatic solution. It was quite apparent from the outset that Chris was in control and would calmly and determinedly get to the desired outcome, which he did.

Legal 500 2026

Chris helped us through a complex issue regarding our wills which had been playing on our minds and making us anxious. It is so refreshing to meet a professional in this capacity who immediately puts one at ease and debunks all the legal speak which a non legal professional finds so mystifying. We felt reassured, supported and understood in all our dealings with Chris and felt that the outcome was crafted in a bespoke way to our complete satisfaction. We are most happy to recommend Chris, he resolved our wills and inheritance issues with ease.

Julie & Richard

Throughout the four years it has taken to settle my mothers estate Chris Green has been head and shoulders above a number of solicitors from other practices engaged by other interested parties. Chris has been the consummate professional, always quick to respond with positive advice and words of wisdom. Such support and expertise is not cheap but is worth every penny. Thank you Chris and Porter Dodson for all you have done for us.

Giles

Chris Green is a highly regarded solicitor in his field. He comes across as a business-minded problem solver which is clearly in his clients' interests.

Legal 500 2025

Chris Green - a partner specialising in contentious trusts and probate, who is brilliant with clients and a top notch lawyer.

Legal 500 2025

Chris Green is competent and has good strategic insight.

Legal 500 2025

We both cannot thank you enough for all the support, advice and professionalism you have shown us over the past several years. Your guidance has meant so much, especially when matters have been particularly fraught. Of all the advisors and solicitors we have worked with during this process, you stand head and shoulders above them all as someone who knows what they are doing and gets the job done.

G & L

The work you did for me has been done very professionally, considerately and kindly. The result has changed things in my life for the better. I can't be more thankful and grateful.

Contested Wills Client

Chris Green is a quietly very able and intelligent contentious probate lawyer.

Legal 500 UK 2024

I would like to say a big thank you to yourself and Danielle Luke for all your hard work. My wife and I will be eternally grateful to you and your team. Thank you again.

Lee

I am so grateful for your support throughout this matter. From the first moment you were involved I felt that I was in safe hands. Your communication skills are second to none. I particularly liked the firm but courteous manner you dealt with the other solicitors particularly when they were wrong about the process. Many thanks.

Ian

Chris Green was very patient and helpful and answered my questions and concerns clearly and thoroughly.

Contested Wills Trusts and Estates