Ursula Danagherleads an agile team at RWK Goodman that receives plaudits for its personal service and its attention to detail. Pamela Collis and Bradley Williams are both well regarded. Super sensible, amazing client handling and will fight the fight when need be. The team at Fladgate is small but perfectly formed. She has established a strikingly good reputation in particular as a go-to representative for older children who (for whatever reason) are not represented by a CAFCASS lawyer in the most difficult types of international work. He is savvy at using counsel and gives sensible advice. Open menu. They have always provided an excellent service to clients in cases I have done with them. Acting for a client, D.N, based in the Middle East in respect of a variation of maintenance. The best solicitor ever. Although there were a number of challenges thrown in my direction, I felt that we couldnt have dealt with matters any more efficiently and, as far as was possible, avoided incurring unnecessary cost. Jemma Dally is a Resolution accredited specialist in adoption. She was very understanding and listened to all my concerns and objectives attentively. Technologically innovative. Balanced, seasoned legal professional, excellent advice, follow up. David Emmersonis another skilled practitioner who receives plaudits for his ability to deploy skills at the highest level in order to resolve cases without heightening tension and regularly helps clients who are in the public eye. Osbornes offers an excellent family law service spanning the wide range of disputes that may arise, in relation both to children and finances. Laura Coyle; Hilka Hollmann; Mark Kosmin; Georgina Stavrou; Sophie Lambert; Claire Leslie; Angela Kwokori. I never doubted, from day 1, that she would do her best for me in very difficult circumstances. I often make personal referrals to them as I know they look after their clients and will deliver a fantastic service, whilst billing reasonably for their great work. She completely understood me and this was proven when choosing a Barrister that suited me. Skilled and highly personable at Newton Kearns LLP - these are the young guns showing the old guard how it is done. Richard Hogwood fast, incredibly on the ball superb. At Venters Solicitors June Venters KC, who is a Resolution Accredited specialist, deals with the most serious and complex children family law cases. He is a great technical lawyer but never loses sight of the human element. Hannah Cornish. It is valued in the industry for its high calibre of service and its expertise in complex legal disputes with particular experience representing high net worth individuals and international clients. Helen Blackburn and David Hodson OBE KC(Hons) MCIArbare among the other well-known members of the practice that is lauded for its ability to deal with complex cases with justified confidence, achieving great results through complete dedication to their clients best interests by using their top flight expertise. Luke Scarratt young and keen and one to watch. Modern in approach and supported by highly competent colleagues expert in tax, trusts and media law. She is a first-class lawyer who has rightly acquired a reputation as one of the go to lawyers for surrogacy cases. Bradley Williams knowledge in depth on family law matters good tactical awareness practical approach hardworking and dedicated to clients. She is always looking for the most cost effective solutions but willing to press hard in court to get the client the best possible outcome.. It also has expertise in all area of family law. Janet Broadley is a very well-established specialist in international cases, and in particular in Hague Convention child abduction, with experience of very high level work including in the UKSC and the CJEU. She is very easy to collaborate with.. One of the best there is. She has vast experience representing children and young people in complex proceedings within the private, public and international arena. Guided me really well through the challenging moments; Im not sure emotionally I would have come out as relatively intact as I have without her. A wide client base of varied high net worth private clients. Henry Hood is the award-winning senior partner, whose commanding presence is a reflection of his enormous experience and depth of knowledge. This is not a statement I would offer for many of my instructing solicitors. Patrick Hart super manner with clients, attracts good quality work. She is forward thinking, proactive and has an anticipatory perception of what may lay ahead . David Ruck is top of his game. Beverley King; Sephona Issacs Polson and Lucy Verityare among the names to note. Ann Thomas Brilliant client skills and a delight to work with. It is required when divorcing couples have a number of joint financial assets. Helen Blackburn is one of the most experienced international children lawyers around. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend her. One for the future. The team has strength in numbers, where every member of the team produces high quality, client-centred work that more often than not, means their clients get the outcome in the cases they seek an usual thing in family law!. He has excellent judgement and unparalleled flair in representing young clients in complex disputes. Abbie Huxley. It has an excellent reputation for protecting its clients in the public eye and has one of the leading Anglo-French practices for family law cases. DMH Stallard LLPis really well-respected and for good reason. He always has time for the client and the client has never been left confused or anxious that something will not get done. It is a boutique firm but has the resources of a much larger firm. Beverley King; Sephona Isaacs-Polson; Lucy Verity. The group handles a broad spectrum of matters from children proceedings involving child abduction, forced marriages and genital mutilation to pre-nuptial agreements and complicated TOLATA. Carolina even took my messages while on vacation and her advise was always spot on. Strong support between partners and associates. A great team particularly Nicola Harries and Grace Parker-White. Jane Keir is an extremely accomplished lawyer in this field with experience of complex matters spanning the globe and knowledge of what needs to be done to best assist her client. Her depth of experience is hard to match. Both partners are exceptionally experienced with a wealth of success in all aspects of family law. She is particularly skilled at representing children directly.. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. John OCallaghan; Adam Bowes; Gorkem Ozsoy. The team has great strength both on the financial side and the children side of family law and an unrivalled grasp of the international dimensions. To be honest the team is small and they all have my utmost respect. Victoria Maxwell is a great family lawyer. M&P juniors have responsibility that their peers do not. The firms reputation in the entertainment sector is reinforced by its family practice that has a particular talent for representing clients in the public eye such as musicians, sportspeople and actors. Toby Halesat Irwin Mitchell covers all aspects of family law and is known for conducting complex national and international children cases. He has an effortless charm and an ability to put his clients at ease, even in the midst of highly contentious proceedings. The best expertise, the best depth of talent, at the best service available. It has a strong background in entertainment law and clients this gives the firm a very individual and client focused approach to its cases. Mark Irving is a superb lawyer. Bik Wong has left the department to join Austin Kemp. Stacey Nevin exceptionally able and one to watch for the future. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to other Childrens Guardians. She is very professional to deal with. She is also very experienced in complex cases and very able in assembling the team of experts needed. She is a fountain of knowledge, which clients warm to when instructing her on complex and sensitive matters. highly committed and effective legal aid family practice with very experienced lawyers. Baroness Shackleton is unique. It is led by Sharon Bennett and Ruth Bross and is well-known for its ability to deal with a full range of family issues from complex financial disputes and nuptial agreements to difficult problems over children and co-habitation agreements. Kirstie Law: passionate and supportive of her clients to the end. Jo Edwards partner and team leader. Working with David Allison, Helen Greenfield, Nicole Phillips, Kara Swift is a masterclass in how family law should be done. She often runs the most difficult cases and turns them around. Lucy Hoare, is an exceptional solicitor. Helen is a delight to work forher technical knowledge of the area is second to none, her case preparation is absolutely meticulous, and she is one of a rare breed of solicitors who is able to fight like a tiger when it is time to do so but also to facilitate a pragmatic settlement when the times require. Julian Lipson and Diana Parker have set the bar very high over many years in terms of the standards they bring to their work. Kate Hammond is an excellent lawyer she delivers for her clients, is well-liked by colleagues and is a mentor for juniors. From our first phone call, she immediately understood the situation and has explained the process to me step by step. Charlotte Bradley : same expertise and she brings warmth and support. Able to deal easily with the most complex of cases. Matt Humphreys is the gentlemen of the outfit, hiding a steely taste of hard fought litigation (if necessary). In his telling Kangaroo Court: Family Law In Australia critique, the well-respected academic and social commentator, Mr John Hirst, underscored the inability of Australian governments to fully grasp the extent of resistance to equal parenting initiatives from a Family Court with remarkably entrenched views. All are outstanding in their field. I worked with her on a case for a young person who had significant mental health difficulties, but we challenged the care plan of where she should live. Stephen Foster is the stand out leader of the group who combines a worldly wisdom with a down to earth practical advice. It was also pleased to add Sarah Jane Lenihan to its ranks from Stowe Family Law LLPwho has been described as a legal force of nature. Melissa Arnoldwas recently promoted to the partnership. The team is led by the highly regarded Nina Hansenwho is an established name for international children cases and has considerable experience in the UKSC and the Court of Justice of the European Union which exemplifies her ability to handle the most testing and complex work. It uses the breadth of knowledge of its partners and associates to ensure that its clients receive expert advice on all aspects of child law, particularly in cases with complex allegations. Lucy Greenwood A brilliant strategist who chooses her legal team very carefully. Natalie Lemonides (Senior Associate) supported Ursuala, but in her own right provided excellent advice and assistance. She is easy to talk to and listens when providing instructions. Andrew Watson is respected and tenacious in matrimonial finance. You have an exceptionally talented team of professionals who deliver outstanding results who are not afraid to take on the most challenging of cases who get the balance right. Highly efficient, strategically skilled and a great solicitor to have fighting your case. The whole team functions extremely well together, and in particular the partners have breadth and depth of experience, with very finely tuned sense of the best route to take in litigation. It frequently deals with the financial implications of divorce for mid to high-net-worth clients, and regularly deals with cases involving tangible multi-million-pound assets and valuable pension rights. Catherine Bedford is the obvious stand out partner. Linzi Bull Linzi is fantastic to work with. Christopher Butler a very sound, knowledgeable family law solicitor. Ince has a breadth and depth of commercial knowledge which is a vital adjunct to its family department. It has a strong recruitment policy. What was apparent from the beginning was that Talitha really listened, took note on the complications that this case could bring forward and was able to word a detailed synopsis of the case when confirming by letter received after our first free consultation conversation. She is a great lawyer, hard worker, totally on top of the detail, with a strong sense of case strategy. She is skilled at working with childrens guardians. Nicholas Westley was my main point of contact for the duration of my divorce, which went on for 3 years. Hales has been involved in several cases recently in the High Court involving the international abduction and movement of children. Both are extremely competent, knowledgeable and empathetic. Im a London Ontario divorce lawyer who has practised family law exclusively for 28 years. Stephen Foster ably leads the team at Stewarts Law LLPthat has a phenomenal number of excellent partners and associates. Nina Lake; Alan Kaufman; Emma Green; Jazmin Brown; Jessica Rush; Katherine Res Pritchard. Amanda Dench is clearly a leader in international child abduction and children law and her wealth of experience and approach to the work is reflected in her team. This has been an extremely complex matter, involving difficult and unprecedented legal issues. She has her clients back. Farhana Shahzady very driven, she pursues her clients cases fearlessly and with real determination. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Charmaine Hast , Natasha Kurth. Daniel Chalmershas recently been promoted to the partnership. I had complete confidence in his advice over the years and felt completely at ease every step of the way. All three are used to dealing with complex high net worth cases including cross-jurisdictional cases involving non-disclosure and offshore trusts. Bridget Thompson: Bridget brings a wealth of experience to her work so that I know that she will have covered all aspects of a case comprehensively and sensibly; again, I find it easy to work in a collective spirit with her. Creative in their thinking and always seeking to improve in every aspect of their practice area. Her briefs are concise and she has almost always gone above and beyond to get the full context for her clients. Michael Rowlands leads this team and under him it is becoming stronger and stronger and growing. Baroness Shackleton is the stand-out partner in this field. Barbara Reeves is an inspiring lawyer. Her tactical judgment is acute, and she is a formidable opponent. Simon McKirgan is someone to have fighting your corner: he has good strategic instincts, is tenacious and asks the right questions. Super firm, great team with client care as top priority! Jess Moore is one to watch. Takes the time to understand the full context, research and present realistic options with recommendations as necessary. He doesnt take any nonsense but manages to maintain a fair view on things without making the client feel pressured into anything. He is an extremely dependable lawyer. Mary Richardson a rising star in public law care proceedings. Theres never anything too small and she accepts the limitations that inevitably come with some hearings. Service from Amanda Andrews in the Family Law team was fantastic. Lucy Loizou is incredibly knowledgeable in her field. WebHe is among the best tenacious, good judgment and tactically aware." Sephona Polson in particular is outstanding, both in communicating and providing full brief for hearing in a good time frame. Much of the work undertaken by the firm has an offshore or multi-jurisdictional dimension and the team works with many HNW individuals including some successful entrepreneurs and individuals in the entertainment and media industries. Deborah Piccos is an exceptional advocate. James Carroll is a power house. Clients love him, opponents hate being against him. Tanya Roberts is one of the most experienced and expert children lawyers practising now. She is very intelligent and thoughtful and in my experience always brings something new to the case. She works to be helpful and to find a non-combative way forward. Neil Russell heads the team. You are completely confident in their legal advice and feel safe in their hands . Acting for the wife in divorce and financial relief proceedings where the husband failed to follow the pre-action protocol and petitioned on the wifes unreasonable behaviour. The best solicitors -very friendly, kind, welcoming and above all professional service. She is also regularly sought after in difficult wardship proceedings which are heard in the High Court. She is brilliant. Head of team is Liz Vernonwho is an impressive operator and is known for her work on high-value and complex financial remedy cases as well as disputes relating to children. For example talking to me on a weekend. Elizabeth Hicks very experienced, excellent rapport with clients. Melissa Lesson is a classy solicitor. Her instinct is spot-on and she always sees 10 steps ahead. Bishop and Sewell is small enough to know its clients extremely well but large enough to offer the top expertise in family law. I have to do markedly less client expectation management because Ciara hasnt promised them the moon on a stick, unlike many others of her level of experience. Clients love the personal and bespoke service and the Mayfair location. WebOur family lawyers in London can help you clarify any issues that may arise in divorce cases, especially when the couple did not separate in an amicable manner and the case is going to Ffion is a very capable senior associate. Freemans has strength in depth across all areas of family law. Whenever we had any questions for the arrangement, both Mark and Eleanor could respond very quickly. Currently acting pro bono on behalf of the child, H, in an application to the European Court of Human Rights against the United Kingdom. It is a very hardworking firm with some really talented partners leading the team. Suitably robust in litigation but with an eager eye to resolving matters properly and without delay. They have managed the clients expectations and super efficient in preparation for the hearing, both in terms of timely bundles and in meeting the requirements of the practice direction. This is undoubtedly the premier family law team in the country. 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