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Manzurul Islam
Manzurul is a Member and heads our Wills and Probate team.
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Get to know Manzurul
Manzurul graduated from the University of Kent with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, and went on to complete his legal qualifications by obtaining his Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Law. He joined Mullis & Peake in May 2012, leaving his position as solicitor and partner at a firm in Kent.
After nearly 15 years working as a litigation solicitor, in 2020 Manzurul Islam re-trained to lead the firm’s flourishing, multi award-winning Wills & Probate department where he specialises in estate planning and administration.
During his time at the firm, Manzurul has built up a strong reputation and is recognised in the Legal 500 Directory as a leading lawyer.
“One of Manzurul Islam’s key strengths is that he really understands people and business, rather than just the law; he definitely gets it, and is a real asset to the firm.”
He and his team have also been recognised with several awards including:
- Partner of the Year – Highly Commended (Modern Law Awards, 2024)
- Team of the Year – Winner (LawNet Awards), 2024
- Lawyer of the Year – Shortlisted (Modern Law Awards, 2023)
- Best Probate Law Firm (medium) – Shortlisted (UK probate Research Awards, 2023)
- Leading Individual Lawyer – Essex region (Legal 500, 2019)
- Leading Next Generation Partner – Essex region (Legal 500, 2017)
Outside of work
Manzurul is a keen football fan, mainly watching and volunteering at his sons’ local youth team. He also volunteers for charity and community projects and is a member of the committee at Collier Row Mosque.
Accreditations & Memberships
Get to know Manzurul
Manzurul graduated from the University of Kent with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, and went on to complete his legal qualifications by obtaining his Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Law. He joined Mullis & Peake in May 2012, leaving his position as solicitor and partner at a firm in Kent.
After nearly 15 years working as a litigation solicitor, in 2020 Manzurul Islam re-trained to lead the firm’s flourishing, multi award-winning Wills & Probate department where he specialises in estate planning and administration.
During his time at the firm, Manzurul has built up a strong reputation and is recognised in the Legal 500 Directory as a leading lawyer.
“One of Manzurul Islam’s key strengths is that he really understands people and business, rather than just the law; he definitely gets it, and is a real asset to the firm.”
He and his team have also been recognised with several awards including:
- Partner of the Year – Highly Commended (Modern Law Awards, 2024)
- Team of the Year – Winner (LawNet Awards), 2024
- Lawyer of the Year – Shortlisted (Modern Law Awards, 2023)
- Best Probate Law Firm (medium) – Shortlisted (UK probate Research Awards, 2023)
- Leading Individual Lawyer – Essex region (Legal 500, 2019)
- Leading Next Generation Partner – Essex region (Legal 500, 2017)
Outside of work
Manzurul is a keen football fan, mainly watching and volunteering at his sons’ local youth team. He also volunteers for charity and community projects and is a member of the committee at Collier Row Mosque.