Darren Christopherson-Smith
With expertise in probate, estate administration, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection applications and trust registrations, Darren focuses on providing a high-quality and client-oriented service through these complex areas of law.
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Biography
Darren joined Myerson in September 2025 as a Paralegal in the Wills, Trusts and Probate team and qualified as a Solicitor in November 2025.
Darren began his legal career after sitting his A-Levels, joining SAS Daniels LLP as a Legal Apprentice in August 2016. He qualified as a Paralegal in 2018 and started the Solicitor Apprenticeship in September 2019, which he completed in the summer of 2025. During the Solicitor Apprenticeship, Darren graduated from the University of Law with a First Class LLB in Legal Practice and Skills before taking the SQE.
Darren initially worked in Litigation before transferring to Private Client in January 2021. Since then, Darren has developed his knowledge and experience of various areas of Private Client law, including probate and estate administration, Wills, lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection, and the registration of trusts on HMRC’s Trust Registration Service.
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Darren Christopherson-Smith
Darren is a Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts and Probate Team