New recognition for Barcan and Kirby’s Contentious Trusts and Probate and Property Litigation teams in Legal 500 2027
We are proud to share that we have maintained top-tier rankings for the sixth year in a row and achieved two new rankings in legal guide, Legal 500.
New recognition for Contentious Trusts and Probate and Property Litigation expertise
Mark Scanlon, Legal Director in the firm’s Contentious Trusts and Probate team, has received a new ranking of ‘Leading Associate’, recognising his expertise in Inheritance Act claims, Will validity challenges, construction and rectification applications, and personal representative conflicts.
A well-deserved testimonial for Mark said:
“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.”
Our Property Litigation team achieved a new tier 4 ranking as a ‘Leading Firm’. This recognition highlights the team’s experience with landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold issues, and ownership claims.
One testimonial for the team said:
“Efficient and knowledgeable. Very easy to communicate with and good at handling clients.”
Retained rankings for Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, Contentious Trusts and Probate and Family
The 2027 rankings include a retained top-tier ranking for our expertise in Clinical Negligence and tier 3 rankings for Personal Injury, Contentious Trusts and Probate and Family.
Several lawyers in our Medical Negligence team were individually recognised for their expertise:
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- Joint Head of our Clinical Negligence team, Richard Harries, retained his recognition as a ‘Leading Partner’
- Helen Franklin and Jay Nathwani kept their ‘Next Generation Partner’ rankings
- Charlotte Tracy was ranked ‘Leading Associate’ for the second year in a row
“The team at Barcan and Kirby is highly capable and truly engaged with their clients. They are incredibly adept at advising on matters of varying complexity, have excellent knowledge of legal developments, and consistently obtain great results.”
Our Family team maintained its tier 3 ranking for family law. The guide highlighted its specialisms in financial separation, children matters, and public children law proceedings. A standout testimonial for the Family team said:
“A vibrant team with strength in depth and a willingness to go the extra mile.”
Our Personal Injury team also kept its tier 3 ranking, noting particular specialisms in road traffic accidents, employers’ liability claims, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder claims (PTSD), beauty treatment claims, brain and spinal injuries and amputation claims. A lovely testimonial for the department said:
“The team covers a broad range of personal injury matters with excellent capability; they are highly competitive in the market. Their attention to detail, client management, and overall responsiveness truly stand out.”
Managing Partner, Anna Wilson, commented:
“Maintaining a top-tier ranking for Clinical Negligence for the sixth consecutive year and upholding rankings for Personal Injury, Family and Contentious Trusts and Probate is a testament to the wonderful work and dedication our teams put into their cases and making sure our clients are receiving the best support.
It is also brilliant to see Mark Scanlon recognised as a ‘Leading Associate’ and the Property Litigation team acknowledged as a ‘Leading Firm’, something which both Mark and the Property Litigation team should be very proud of.”
Further information
To view the full rankings for Legal 500 2027, visit their website.