Kirstie McGuigan

Band 3 individual

Private Wealth Disputes - Band 3: Kirstie McGuigan's practice spans both contentious and advisory work. She acts for trustees in long-running multi-jurisdictional disputes and is accomplished in advising on Court of Protection procedures. An interviewee who has worked closely with McGuigan in the past remarks: "She really got the best out of everyone and worked extremely hard. She is a very good strategic thinker and brought everyone together well."

Contentious trusts and probate - Leading Individual: ‘Kirstie McGuigan is an outstanding team leader who is capable of efficiently managing litigation being conducted in multiple jurisdictions. She has exceptional interpersonal skills, and a superb rapport with clients and team members’. ‘Kirstie McGuigan – an iron fist in a velvet glove – a very experienced and determined litigator who does not give in.' ‘I work with partners Kirstie McGuigan and Caroline Tayler. They are quite simply brilliant: clever, sensible, and intuitive. They work all hours and nothing escapes their notice. They manage their time efficiently and take careful note of deadlines and points of detail’.

Contentious trusts and probate - Leading Individual: McGuigan is described as ‘charming, thoughtful and always practical’ and has a strong reputation in the market for her involvement in large complex trusts and contested estate matters.

Personal tax, trusts and probate

Contentious trusts and probate (Leading individual)

Leading individual - Private client: Contentious trusts and probate

Leading individual - Private Wealth Disputes (Band 3)

Best Training Principle

Leading individual - Private client: Contentious trusts and probate: Kirstie McGuigan has an ‘excellent intuitive grasp of complex legal problems and litigation strategy’.