“In addition to her extensive knowledge of family law, Laura Sinclair went to great lengths to understand my particular situation and help me take the position I wanted to take on various topics. I think I received very sound advice throughout my case. Laura is very well organized and handled my case very efficiently. Gardner Leader LLP is an England-based law firm with a strong international reach and is led by Simon Fisher, a family lawyer with extensive practice and particular expertise in financial matters. Suzy Hamshaw focuses on marital finances and unmarried relationship breakdowns. Stephanie Buckeridge deals with divorces and separations. The firm`s strength has recently been strengthened by the addition of Councillor Ash Sanger to the Windsor office, who brings extensive experience in postnuptial litigation and co-housing. Former Practice Director Seona Myerscough has retired. “Peggy Ray has a strong and sharp mind and deals with imagination, maturity of judgment and (where appropriate) powerfully with difficult and challenging cases. It is a legendary class act. Janet Broadley is a highly recognised specialist in international affairs, in particular child abduction under the Hague Convention, with very high level of work experience, notably within the UKSC and the CJEU. Her legal knowledge and tactical skills are overshadowed by an open and sensitive approach that is ideally suited to representing older children, and she is one of the few leading lawyers to excel in this role. As a specialized family law firm, Stowe Family Law LLP handles complex domestic and international child custody proceedings, as well as matters for individuals in the high network.
Amanda Phillips-Wylds leads the practice, she is a prenuptial agreement and financial dispute specialist related to divorce and is certified by the Law Society and Resolution. Her team includes Gemma Davison, a very active practitioner who deals with sensitive child custody issues, including abuse allegations and parental responsibility, as well as complex niche issues such as surrogacy and fertility. “Tozers has a highly experienced team of strong family lawyers at all levels of seniority. They are particularly strong in the area of public family work. “Swati Somaiya is very professional, pragmatic and sympathetic in his approach to family issues. It also responds quickly to customer requests. “Stephens Scown is, I believe, unique in his approach to the well-being of his clients as well as his exceptional and timely and appropriate legal advice.” “They offer excellent local service with the expertise and experience of a much larger firm. They have certainly beaten their weight as a niche family business. Based in Durham, Tees Valley and North Yorkshire, Tilly Bailey & Irvine`s family`s private law team handles marriage finance and private child affairs for clients in the region and beyond. Wendy Beacom leads the practice and draws on many years of experience. Partner Shamin Ali regularly processes applications for financial assistance, both for and against. Stephanie McAulay, a dual qualification Chartered Legal Executive, joined Clark Willis in December 2021.
“This company has a good reputation throughout the Southwest. The team handles all aspects of family law, which can include particularly complex cases with an international dimension. “They are extremely professional, trustworthy and helpful during the very stressful times of their clients` lives. All their advice is also very knowledgeable and their clients are really at the center of what they do. From my personal experience, they are absolutely of TOP quality and everyone can be sure that they are in the best possible hands for their family business. rhw Solicitors, based in Guildford, is a “highly competent law firm in the field of family law, always attentive to the interests of clients”. Team Leader Elizabeth Leah has over 30 years of experience in family law and is valued for her “clear advice, genuine interest, professionalism, experience, determination and friendly support.” “The family team is small but extremely powerful and can be more than equal to its competitors in the Magic Circle. It attracts a large number of complex and rich cases that the team can handle easily. James Ferguson – a wealth of experience and a great talent for developing strategies to ensure success.” Watson Ramsbottom`s family law firm covers areas such as domestic violence, forced marriage and FGM. In recent years, there has been an increase in incidental cases of coercive control and financial exploitation. Director and Department Head, Rachel Horman-Brown is an expert in conflict resolution for domestic violence and forced marriage. In February 2022, Sophia Isa was promoted to Director, while Stuart Barton was promoted to Senior Partner.
“From the beginning of my interaction with Swinburne Maddison, I was represented by Kath Hill, a family medicine employee who handles my file. She was an excellent communicator who kept me informed of new information in a timely manner, clearly explained the legal aspects of my case, and offered quick solutions to issues arising from the third party`s unwillingness to compromise. “The practice of Hill Dickinson LLP has demonstrated a highly professional yet empathetic approach to handling my case. After comparing them to other family law firms, I can conclude that they are the best in their field. I considered many aspects of personal approach, efficiency and legal expertise. I would consider only Hill Dickinson LLP to deal with other family law issues that may arise in the future. “Alison Leivesley stands out for her sensitive approach. Tactically, he covers all bases, checks all possibilities and is therefore always well prepared. Excellent legal knowledge.
Megan Rothman is someone to watch. She has an excellent understanding of public law and excellent client support skills for difficult and vulnerable clients. “Mark Smith combines the incredible talents of being highly skilled in his area of law with the extraordinary emotional intelligence required for his area of children`s rights. This unique combination of intelligence elevates him to a level that surpasses others. He is exceptional, always very focused, efficient and incredibly friendly. “Ashley Palminteri has a lot of experience in family finance. He prepares his file thoroughly, establishes a good working relationship with clients and gives realistic advice. Mishcon de Reya LLP is a “hotbed of talent” led by Barbara Reeves, who has been described as “one of London`s wisest and brightest family lawyers”. Reeves has extensive experience in cases involving an element of secrecy and execution.
Hailed as an “exceptional offering that provides first-class service,” he is regularly taught by very prestigious and high-net-worth clients and has successfully argued complex, high-quality cases at all levels of the court, including some precedents before the Supreme Court and the Privy Council. Sandra Davis (“the unparalleled queen of family law”) is a strong advocate for the voices of children and youth throughout the divorce and separation process. Kate Clark leads the firm`s parental alienation group. Antonia Felix covers all aspects of family law (including surrogacy and adoption). Claire Yorke is another key member of the team who is “simply the best in London from top to bottom”. “Rigor, accessibility, legal knowledge.” “Sally Hartwell is efficient, meticulous and precise; Calm and accommodating, but determined and persevering when necessary. Sally seems to have a crystal ball when it comes to predicting how proceedings will unfold, she has excellent judgment that her clients can rely on. I have no hesitation in recommending them to my friends if they need family law advice. Kingsley Napley LLP “has a strong family law team – the strength and depth of the team is unmatched in any London-based family law team. The highest quality of legal advice and representation is offered without loss for individual customer service. Charlotte Bradley, the firm`s director, is “absolutely at the top of the tree Family law partners in London are no better than them.” Partners and employees have a wide range of expertise in the areas of finance and child labour. She is known for representing clients in highly competitive and complex financing procedures for UNHW/HNW and high-profile clients.
She also has extensive experience in cases involving complex farm and rural families, and much of her work has a transnational dimension. Other highlights are advising in international affairs with children`s issues such as resettlement and surrogacy cases. Jane Keir also plays a pivotal role in the department and Lauren Evans was recently promoted to partnership. Lester Aldridge LLP`s practice pays particular attention to the resolution of financial remedies. The team is also well equipped to handle child-related issues, including TOLATA-related claims. Rosemary Sharp – “a beacon in family law” – leads the team; She has experience in handling international affairs, with particular experience in South African arrangements. “A very competent team that is not afraid of difficult cases. Their extensive experience in difficult family conflicts allows them to offer a complete service.
They use technology impressively, which is evident in the quality of their court documents and the briefs they send. “The team as a whole has in-depth knowledge and is able to support their clients in all aspects of family work.
