Acting for claimants, executors, trustees, and beneficiaries, the contentious trusts and probate practice at Pannone Corporate LLP is well-equipped to assist clients with a wide range of disputes, including Inheritance Act claims, undue influence, and lack of testamentary capacity claims. The practice group is co-led by experienced individuals Nicola Marchant, who specialises in trust and estate disputes, and Jonny Scholes, who focuses on contested will disputes and estoppel claims. Elizabeth Walsh is a key port of call for disputes related to the administration of estates, and Natasha Mafunga handles a broad range of work.
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- Commercial problem solvers rather than just lawyers.
- Paul Jonson, Nicola Marchant, and Jonny Scholes provide excellent quality commercial advice that is practical to suit the circumstances. They identify the relevant issues quickly and weed out those that waste time to get to the best result possible.
- Welcoming and approachable but with a level of professionalism that demonstrates expertise in the field.
- A collaborative and friendly team specialising in contentious probate matters. Pannone Corporate is always approachable and willing to help.
- Nicola Marchant is a standout individual in this field in the North West. Jonny Scholes is also excellent, and they are ably supported by Natasha Mafunga.
- Pannone Corporate's team punches above its weight in contentious trusts and probate. It is led by the formidable Nicola Marchant.
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Nicola Marchant; Jonny Scholes
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Elizabeth Walsh; Natasha Mafunga