Wesley Poke is a dispute resolution solicitor at Thomas Mansfield Solicitors. He specialises in a wide range of contentious matters and is committed to helping clients navigate complex legal situations with clarity and confidence.
Wesley has particular expertise as a contentious probate solicitor, advising individuals and families on disputes involving Wills, estates and trusts. His work includes Inheritance Act claims, executor disagreements, challenges to the validity of Wills and matters involving undue influence, forgery or fraud. Whether clients are seeking to contest a Will or defend against an inheritance dispute, Wesley brings a calm, practical and sensitive approach to what are often emotionally charged situations.
He also acts as a property disputes solicitor, with experience in boundary disputes, ownership disagreements and both residential and commercial landlord and tenant matters. As a landlord and tenant solicitor, Wesley supports landlords and tenants in resolving possession proceedings, breaches of tenancy agreements and leasehold disputes. His advice is tailored, focused, and designed to minimise stress while protecting his clients’ legal and commercial interests.
In addition, Wesley advises on a broad range of commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes, limited liability partnership disagreements and professional negligence claims. His structured, strategic advice helps clients make informed decisions – whether seeking to resolve disputes through litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
Experience & approach
Wesley takes a client focused and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. He has experience representing clients in both County Court and High Court proceedings and is equally confident in pursuing settlement where appropriate. He ensures that clients are well-informed at every stage, offering clear advice aligned with both legal requirements and practical outcomes.
Before joining Thomas Mansfield, Wesley worked at a regional law firm where he advised on contentious probate, high-value property disputes and complex personal injury cases. This exposure developed his ability to manage a wide range of legal issues and enhanced his skill in delivering straightforward, solution led advice.
Wesley qualified as a solicitor in 2024, having spent two years gaining experience in the dispute resolution field. He holds an LLM (Hons) from the University of the West of England, where he also completed the Legal Practice Course.
Wesley holds an ILM Leadership accreditation in Management, recognising his ability to communicate effectively, manage contentious matters and support clients through challenging situations.
