Pannone Corporate LLP in Manchester has a ‘quality niche team with strong regional profile'. The group assists clients with the full range of contentious trusts and probate matters, and its expertise includes complex multi-party claims under the Inheritance Act and cases concerning assets abroad. The team also places particular emphasis on alternative dispute resolution. Practice head Nicola Marchant is a contentious trusts and probate expert, and the department also includes Jonny Scholes, who has ’exceptional advice-giving skills' and represents clients in a wide range of estate disputes and general commercial matters, and Elizabeth Walsh, who has broad experience with disputes relating to contentious trusts and probate.
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‘A practice with expert knowledge and the personal touch. Matters are dealt with in an extremely professional but friendly manner.’
‘Jonny Scholes was at all times responsive, efficient and knowledgeable, but also supportive and approachable.’
‘Nicola Marchant is easy to speak to and treats people as equals. She is confident and is very supportive.’
‘The team is highly skilled, knowledgeable, and confident in their work . Their ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with me was outstanding. I appreciate their kindness, helpfulness and understanding.’
‘Jonny Scholes's exceptional advice-giving skills make him an invaluable asset to the team.’
‘Very responsive, hardworking, compassionate and practical. ’
‘My first contact was with Elizabeth Walsh, who I found empathetic to my situation. Elizabeth listened to everything I said and not only listened but heard me as well.’
‘Quality niche team with strong regional profile.’
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Elizabeth Walsh
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Nicola Marchant
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Jonny Scholes; Elizabeth Walsh