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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.

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

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Wills and Probate
Mullis & Peake’s Wills and Probate Team covers making a will, lasting power of attorney, grant of probate and letters of administration, trusts and inheritance, tax planning and bereavement support services.
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Paralegal

Riyad Islam

Riyad joined Mullis and Peake in July 2024 as a Paralegal in the Wills & Probate team.

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Consultant

Kate Wells

Kate specialises in Wills, Probate and Trusts.

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Trainee Paralegal

Evelyn Mincuk

Evelyn is a Trainee Paralegal in the Wills & Probate team.

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Solicitor

Emma Boys-Smith

Emma Boys-Smith is a Solicitor in our Wills & Probate Department
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Wills & Probate Clerk

Kezia Sapsford

Kezia joined Mullis and Peake as a Clerk in the Wills & Probate team.

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Senior Associate Solicitor

Hazara Patel

Hazara joined Mullis and Peake and is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Wills and Probate team.

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Associate Solicitor

Shazia Akhtar

Shazia joined Mullis and Peake as a Solicitor in the Wills and Probate team.

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Associate Solicitor

Anne Wijayarathne

Anne is currently working as a Associate Solicitor for the Wills and Probate team

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Probate Manager & Associate

Muhammed Ali

Muhammed specialises in Estate Administration and the drafting of complex Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney with a specific focus on Inheritance Tax planning for our high-net-wo...
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Senior Associate Solicitor

Kristina Wolfenden

Kristina is a Senior Associate Solicitor within Mullis & Peake's private client team

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Insights from Manzurul Islam

Legal, Wills & Power of Attorney
Jargon busting – Wills
Aug 8, 2024
Legal, Wills & Power of Attorney
Can An Executor Change a Will?
Apr 8, 2024
Awards & Innovation, Mullis & Peake, Wills
Mullis & Peake’s Wills and Probate team wins more national awards
Mar 12, 2024
Legal, Wills & Power of Attorney, Wills
Why Everyone Needs a Will
Jan 29, 2024