Led by Mark Scanlon, Barcan+Kirby LLP’s contentious trusts and probate team is a recognised strength of the firm’s dispute resolution offering. Scanlon has carved out a strong reputation for complex trust and estate disputes, including Inheritance Act claims, will validity challenges, construction and rectification applications, and personal representative conflicts.
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- Mark Scanlon is a great solicitor. He is very client-friendly and works great as a team with counsel at mediation.
- Mark Scanlon is a pleasure to deal with, pragmatic, and always makes himself available to discuss matters.
- Friendly, on-the-ball team which always has its clients' interests at heart.
- Mark Scanlon is a smooth operator who can handle the most difficult cases and the most difficult individuals.
- The team, headed by Mark Scanlon, can cut straight to the heart of the matter. They immediately identify what the real issues are in play, usually an underlying family dispute, and work to resolve the dispute holistically.
- Mark Scanlon is an excellent lawyer and is great with clients.
- A niche firm in Bristol that has genuine expertise in this area and attracts good work.
- I have found the team to be very professional, knowledgeable, and prompt to reply. In the area of contentious probate, I have no hesitation in recommending Mark Scanlon.
- Mark Scanlon is very diligent in his work ethic and the tasks he undertakes. He is realistic in his outlook and extremely professional. Niamh Dignan is a graduate apprentice solicitor and extremely professional.
- Mr. Mark Scanlon has been a constant support to me. He provides excellent advice with a full understanding of the most complex issues. He can explain things to me in a way that I can understand, in a very practical and human way. He is always quick to respond, yet mindful of cost and careful not to waste time unnecessarily. On occasions, he has given up his private time during holidays, etc., to ensure there is continuity of advice and procedures; he goes above and beyond expectations. He has a good sense of humor to help lighten stressful situations. I have also worked with Sharlie Sollars and have found her to be excellent, quick to pick up on the situation and communicates well with me. Sharlie also follows up in her private time, often in the evenings when required, to find a resolution.
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