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Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'It is clear that there is a great team environment. Team members are clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about their cases.’
‘This is undoubtedly the leading contentious probate team in the north west of England. It has a breadth of talent, from junior fee earners right through to the partnership. It provides excellent, astute, and tactical advice to often vulnerable clients in difficult situations.’
‘There is an attention to detail which sets this firm apart from its rivals.'
- 'Helen Thomson leads an excellent team and Stephanie Ewan and Jennifer McGuinness are standout associates.’
‘Helen Thompson's wonderfully cheery exterior belies her in-depth knowledge and resolve.'
'Jennifer McGuiness is straightforward, robust and determined. She is not afraid to call out difficult or misguided clients or opponents.'
'Eleanor Clarke has a calm head in the most stressful of situations. Delivers exceptional results for clients in difficult circumstances.'
'Stephanie Ewan is undoubtedly a star in the contentious probate arena. She leaves no stone unturned on a case and always seeks to adopt the tactical high ground. Superb at managing the most challenging of clients.’
Key clients
- Kieron White
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Helen Thompson; Adam Maher
Other key lawyers
Jennifer McGuinness; Eleanor Clarke; Stephanie Ewan