Department profile
Irwin Mitchell

Private Wealth Disputes

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : North West


Irwin Mitchell

Rankings

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Private Wealth Disputes - North West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Irwin Mitchell's private wealth planning and disputes team deals with a wide range of matters, including succession planning, will and trust disputes, and Court of Protection matters.

Strengths

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  • Irwin Mitchell offers an extremely good service.

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  • Irwin Mitchell offer strong sector knowledge and proven ability to deliver excellent results for their clients.

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  • Irwin Mitchell has a superbly knowledgeable team.

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  • Irwin Mitchell provide clear and prompt communication, alongside a breadth of services and depth of technical knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Christine Thornley
    Band 3Christine Thornley

    Christine Thornley

    Christine Thornley heads Irwin Mitchell's tax, trusts and estates team in Manchester. She regularly advises clients on planning matters, including ones with a cross-border element.

    • Clients have been very impressed with her knowledge and the service she has provided.

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    • Christine is always very strong.

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  • Band 3Stephanie Kerr
    Band 3Stephanie Kerr

    Stephanie Kerr

    Stephanie Kerr is a partner at Irwin Mitchell and advises a range of private clients on disputes encompassing wills, trusts and estates.

    • Stephanie is the safest pair of hands. She ensures clients' expectations are surpassed.

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    • Stephanie has a down-to-earth, practical approach which clients respond well to.

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    • Stephanie is excellent at understanding her client's needs and achieving them.

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  • Associates to watchLucy-Allena McIlroy
    Associates to watchLucy-Allena McIlroy

    Lucy-Allena McIlroy

    Lucy-Allena Mcllroy is a solicitor in Irwin Mitchell's will, trust and estate dispute team, specialising in will validity and contentious probate matters.

    • Lucy-Allena is a rising star. She has an excellent grasp of the law.

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    • I am impressed by the sound advice she gives to clients. She works at a very high level.

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    • Lucy-Allena is extremely knowledgeable.

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Ranked Individuals at Irwin Mitchell (3)

Manchester and surrounds

North West

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