Mark Scanlon

“I have had the pleasure of working alongside Mark on a number of matters. He is highly personable and down-to-earth.“

– Legal 500 UK 2027

Mark leads Barcan and Kirby’s Contentious Trusts and Probate team. He joined the firm in 2011 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2012, working in the Probate and Estate Administration team, later specialising exclusively in contentious probate and Trust disputes.

His expertise includes:

Recognition

 

Memberships

Qualifications

  • STEP Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation
  • STEP Certificate in Contentious Estates
  • Bar Vocational Studies from the University of the West of England
  • Law with Politics (LLB) from Birmingham City University
  • "I have had the pleasure of working alongside Mark on a number of matters. He is highly personable and down-to-earth, meaning he has a fantastic rapport with clients and colleagues."
    Legal 500 2027
  • "The team that I have worked with is small, but their hard work and specialist knowledge mean that it has no issue coming up against larger firms and teams."
    Legal 500 2027
  • "The team, headed by Mark Scanlon, can cut straight to the heart of the matter. They immediately identify what the real issues are at play and work to resolve the dispute holistically."
    Legal 500 2027
  • "Mark Scanlon is a great solicitor. He is very client-friendly and works great as part of a team with counsel at mediation."
    Legal 500 2027
  • "Mark Scanlon = helpful and understanding."
    Legal 500 2026