Shane Flannery

Consultant Solicitor

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Shane qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and worked his way up to became a partner in a prominent local Family Law practice in 2007. Having retired from partnership, Shane joined Clifford Johnston as a consultant solicitor. He has dealt with thousands of cases in his more than 25 years in the law as it applies to families and their needs, giving him a wealth of both legal knowledge and practical experience. Shane now spends most of his time in the specialist field of Private Client work, meaning he advises on and drafts the Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney that all families should have, as well as in the planning and managing of his clients’ assets, working closely with a team including a trusted Independent Financial Advisor and Accountants where required, in order to provide a bespoke package for each client’s needs. Shane also specialises in assisting families after the death of a loved one, both with the process of seeking Probate or Letters of Administration where required, and reporting on Inheritance Tax to HM Revenue and Customs, as well as the efficient administration of simple and complex estates, including advising on any variations to a Will that Beneficiaries may benefit from. Shane is a former President of the Stockport Law Society, a former Chair of the Four Heatons Traders Group. He is a Dementia Champion and a member of the Law Society Private Client Section. Shane is a regular guest speaker on issues of law for Manchester Carers Forum which is a charity supporting those who care for their loved ones who are living with illness or disability, including those with a diagnosis of dementia. Shane is a personable lawyer who takes time to understand the dynamics behind every case and provides real-world practical solutions for his clients. Shane is supervised by a Partner to ensure a high level of client care and satisfaction.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: SRA

  • Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Licensed for 29 years

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Shane qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and worked his way up to became a partner in a prominent local Family Law practice in 2007. Having retired from partnership, Shane joined Clifford Johnston as a consultant solicitor. He has dealt with thousands of cases in his more than 25 years in the law as it applies to families and their needs, giving him a wealth of both legal knowledge and practical experience. Shane now spends most of his time in the specialist field of Private Client work, meaning he advises on and drafts the Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney that all families should have, as well as in the planning and managing of his clients’ assets, working closely with a team including a trusted Independent Financial Advisor and Accountants where required, in order to provide a bespoke package for each client’s needs. Shane also specialises in assisting families after the death of a loved one, both with the process of seeking Probate or Letters of Administration where required, and reporting on Inheritance Tax to HM Revenue and Customs, as well as the efficient administration of simple and complex estates, including advising on any variations to a Will that Beneficiaries may benefit from. Shane is a former President of the Stockport Law Society, a former Chair of the Four Heatons Traders Group. He is a Dementia Champion and a member of the Law Society Private Client Section. Shane is a regular guest speaker on issues of law for Manchester Carers Forum which is a charity supporting those who care for their loved ones who are living with illness or disability, including those with a diagnosis of dementia. Shane is a personable lawyer who takes time to understand the dynamics behind every case and provides real-world practical solutions for his clients. Shane is supervised by a Partner to ensure a high level of client care and satisfaction.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: SRA

  • Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Licensed for 29 years

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
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434 Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester, Lancashire, M19 1LH

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Sian Taylor

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Friendly, efficient service

A change in life circumstances had prompted us to review and rewrite our wills, at fairly short notice. Shane was not only accommodating and made time for us, his friendly, down to earth approach made our conversation relaxed and straightforward. We discussed what our wishes were and Shane guided us in how we might do this simply without complicated language or clauses. I would certainly recommend working with Shane.

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Paul Davison

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Excellence in customer service

Shane Katie and Lucy were all friendly and efficient and explained the will simply. They definitely went the extra mile and the turnaround time was one day which was incredible. Thank you team Clifford Johnston

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Thank you for your positive feedback. We’re pleased to hear that the team were friendly and efficient, and that they were able to explain the Will clearly while delivering a very quick turnaround.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Professional and Knowledgable

From the first meeting till the last, Shane was polite, professional and extremely helpful. He dealt with any questions that we had in a timely and efficient manner. Even though we had a couple of hiccups with the probate along the way, Shane’s calmness and patience made the whole process stress-free for us. Highly recommended.

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Dear T. Choudhri, Thank you for your feedback and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that Shane provided polite, professional and supportive service throughout, and that his calm and patient approach helped make the process feel stress-free.

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anonymous

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Professional

I recently worked with Shane in relation to the administration of a loved one’s will, and the service provided was excellent throughout. From the outset, Shane was professional, clear, and compassionate during what was a very difficult time. Each stage of the process was explained in a straightforward and reassuring way, which made everything far more manageable. Shane handled the matter efficiently and with great attention to detail, ensuring the will was properly executed and that all funds were settled accordingly. Communication was prompt and thorough, and I always felt confident that everything was in safe hands. I would not hesitate to recommend Shane to anyone needing legal assistance in similar circumstances. A highly reliable and professional service delivered with care and understanding.

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Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Shane provided such professional, clear, and compassionate support during what we appreciate was a very difficult time.

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Fantastic Service

Shane was fantastic from start to finish, he was professional, clear and concise when it came to the legal jargon and always gave pragmatic advice. I would definitely return to Shane for any future advice.

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Thank you, Kate. We’re delighted Shane provided clear, professional, and practical advice throughout your case.

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