Mark Scanlon

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Mark leads the Barcan+Kirby’s Contentious Trusts & Probate team. He joined the firm in 2011 as a Will drafter. Mark qualified as a solicitor in 2012, working within the Probate & Estate Administration team, later specialising exclusively in probate and trust disputes, which include Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, validity of Will challenges, and claims in respect of personal representatives. As a specialist in contentious trusts and probate matters, Mark is a member of both the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and the Contentious Trusts Association (ConTrA). He is also an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and holds the STEP Advanced certificate in Will Preparation, as well as the STEP certificate in Contentious Estates. The Contentious Trusts & Probate team was ranked as a ‘Firm to Watch’ in both Legal 500 2024 and Legal 500 2025 and received a tier 3 ranking in the Legal 500 2026 guide.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 534558

  • Based in Bristol, Avon
  • Licensed for 13 years

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Mark leads the Barcan+Kirby’s Contentious Trusts & Probate team. He joined the firm in 2011 as a Will drafter. Mark qualified as a solicitor in 2012, working within the Probate & Estate Administration team, later specialising exclusively in probate and trust disputes, which include Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, validity of Will challenges, and claims in respect of personal representatives. As a specialist in contentious trusts and probate matters, Mark is a member of both the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and the Contentious Trusts Association (ConTrA). He is also an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and holds the STEP Advanced certificate in Will Preparation, as well as the STEP certificate in Contentious Estates. The Contentious Trusts & Probate team was ranked as a ‘Firm to Watch’ in both Legal 500 2024 and Legal 500 2025 and received a tier 3 ranking in the Legal 500 2026 guide.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 534558

  • Based in Bristol, Avon
  • Licensed for 13 years

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  • Barcan+Kirby LLP

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    Until Present

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Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Second Floor Prince House, 43-51 Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4PS

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A professional and friendly service provider.

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Very happy helped me out sorted thing out I was so happy

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F D & CA Waithe

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The service provided by Marc Scanlon and Administration Staff was very professional, informative and efficient. Marc Scanlon offered very helpful advice which helped to clarify the legal situation and options available to resolve the related issues.

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Mrs Bailey

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Superbly assisted with my family's contentious will & trust matter. Successfully guided us through the mediation process to get it resolved. Mark Scanlon was excellent in explaining everything to us and helping us to navigate our way through. Highly recommended.

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Thanks very much, Pete. We're glad we could help.

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Superbly assisted with my family's contentious will & trust matter. Successfully guided us through the mediation process to get it resolved. Mark Scanlon was excellent in explaining everything to us and helping us to navigate our way through. Highly recommended.

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Excellent firm. Thorough and efficient and helped to get me through some difficult times. Thank you all for your help, kindness and patience.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review, Dan. We're glad that the team was able to support you through difficult times.

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