Lucy Scurfield

Solicitor, Contesting a Will

Manchester, Central Lancashire

01772 220 152

About Lucy

Lucy is a Solicitor in the Contentious Trusts and Probate Team. She studied Law at Durham University thereafter obtaining a Distinction in her LPC LLM.

Prior to joining Forbes, Lucy spent almost 7 years at a national law firm handling complex and high value claims for a number of large insurer clients.

Lucy has dealt with a wide range of contentious probate cases including advising on claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975; removal of personal representatives; validity disputes and advising trustees on breach of trust claims.

Lucy has a wealth of litigation experience. She is both technically gifted and has a very friendly and approachable style. She was recognised in 2023 within the Legal 500 publication as a 'Recommended Lawyer'.

"Lucy was a tremendous help to us during a difficult estate dispute. She is an excellent communicator of the legal realities and her advice is rooted in great experience. She is sympathetic, incisive, responsive, punctual and reliable, and has a very keen eye for detail."

"Lucy has been a pleasure to deal with throughout. She is highly professional and knowledgeable and extremely responsive. She strikes the right balance between listening to requirements/thoughts/concerns whilst also steering the conversation along the most appropriate legal lines, all with the aim of achieving the right outcomes. Lucy demonstrates an appropriate empathy and is also creative, proposing solutions that may not have been immediately evident."

"Lucy is a fantastic solicitor who really is a credit to her profession… Lucy, although always highly professional, exudes a warm and amiable manner that consistently demonstrates understanding and compassion. On a practical level, Lucy is knowledgeable, experienced and efficient. Easy to reach, Lucy swiftly responds to any questions or queries and is always happy to further explain things if necessary. I cannot thank Lucy enough for her tenacity as a solicitor and her warmth as a person."