‘An excellent team of fantastic lawyers. Bright, dynamic and incredibly client focused’.

‘Personable and unflappable, with incredible attention to detail’.

‘Huge breadth of knowledge across all areas of family law including international child abduction’.

‘They are very cost competitive while giving a very full service to their clients. They are very business friendly – as in they understand complex business structures and farming – and have very good relationships with expert accountants and pension experts and counsel’.

‘Reliably excellent individuals. They really think about their cases and about how to achieve the best for their clients. The two stand out partners are: Anne Thomson, Philip Cowell’.

‘Anne Thomson: a huge reputation in the field and in the area. Superb client rapport coupled with fantastic grasp of detail of cases. A shrewd negotiator. Kate Rowley – effortlessly competent. Thoroughly at home with complex financial issues’.

‘Nick Rodriquez-always quick to respond and consistently give the same high level of care and attention. Highly professional with a courteous and friendly manner. Nick’s experience in dealing with complicated financial settlements has been invaluable to me‘.

‘Nick Rodriguez’s extensive knowledge and experience and solid advice has been invaluable in helping me navigate the process. Always seeking the best possible outcome for me, but also listening and responding to my concerns. I have always felt to be in very safe hands’.

‘James Osborne is highly intelligent, extremely perceptive and very hard-working; and Anita Hennessey is also very capable and provides a high standard of care for her clients’.

‘Their friendly and professional manner was exactly what I needed at that stressful time. The Legal Team explained each step of the process in simple to understand terms, which was a huge relief. Billing was on a monthly basis and was all very well documented and easy to understand’.

‘My Divorce was initially handled by Rhian Gray, who then also introduced Ellie Norton into the case. Both individuals were very friendly and I instantly felt at ease with them. Their personable and professional nature was very much appreciated in what was a stressful time for me. They gave me clear guidance throughout the whole process’.

‘The team has an in depth knowledge and experience in dealing with difficult family matters. Sioned was very hands on whilst utilising the strength of the Higgs WM practice’.

‘Thursfields are a fantastic firm of solicitors. They exceeded all my expectations in matters of family law. The team was extremely professional, knowledgeable. They truly care about their clients’ well-being and go above and beyond to ensure that they get the best possible outcome’.

‘Harbinder took time to listen to my needs and concerns and offered practical and effective solutions tailored to my individual case. Harbinder’s communication skills are second to none and she ensured I was fully informed and advised every step of the legal process. Her attention to detail filled me with total confidence’.

‘Hannah Nicholls is a stand out solicitor. She gives her clients excellent support. Eilidh Rose is very capable. She stands firm but is also pragmatic’.

‘The team are all very knowledgeable and work together cohesively. Their expertise is second to none and they all inspire confidence in the advice that they give’.

‘I have worked with Sue Hodgson for many years. She is an approachable person with a brilliant knowledge of the law along with the ability to give advice that is child centred. She would be my go to person in the area of family law and the first person in this field that I would recommend to others’.

‘The Family Team strives to consistently give a first class service to its clients, and provides consistent support and realistic advice’.

‘Rupinder Nandra is always professional but also understanding and sensitive to my personal situation and feelings, as well as just my legal requirements‘.

‘Gurdip Kaur Brring was very professional but furthermore she appreciated that I wanted to do much of the negotiation myself, but with her reviewing my various submissions. With Gurdip’s overarching review and legal guidance this was an efficient way of coming to a final resolution‘.

‘The practice has been extremely helpful throughout my ongoing divorce. The whole team has been very professional and they have given me the reassurance I need through this difficult time’. 

‘Shelley De Worringham is a leading light. She’s really easy to work with, on top of the issues and always goes that extra miles for her clients’.

‘Shelley De’ Worringham is an outstanding solicitor. She inspires confidence in clients. She is very straight talking and clients appreciate that. Her advice is focused and realistic’.

‘Jonathan Miller –  always replies promptly, he is friendly and approachable and always maintains the highest level of professionalism. His client care is exceptional and his work is efficient and measured’.

‘Their speciality in dealing with high net worth clients. Tracy Cross – Partner’.

‘A very strong team led by Mark Vandaele. Very well respected by all’.

‘Mark Vandaele is a charming but robust solicitor. His personality and energy for his work shines through and he is able to develop strong and trusting relationships with his clients’.

‘Alex Mansfield is an understated talent. She quietly does a fabulous job for each client and shows a real skill in her advice and strategies for her cases. A real star‘.

‘Comfortable, friendly atmosphere with people who you know have you and children’s interests at heart‘.

‘They went the extra mile, we weren’t just a number, I was seen and heard. In a really stressful situation they made it as easy as possible and are extremely supportive‘.

‘An extraordinary firm that punches way above its weight and which stands out as far better than many of its local peers’.

‘I think attention to detail is very important and Susan Davies listened intensely but was also able to give guidance and good advice without being intimidating‘.

‘I work with Richard Westley, Victoria Harvey and Jo Craddock. Each is unique in their own way but have a shared ethos in how they represent children and execute directions from guardians. I have full confidence that having worked with them for a number of years any decision they make or suggest can be trusted’.

‘Pickerings solicitors offer a range of expertise in private and public family law work.  Richard Westley or Jo Craddock and Vicky Harvey – All 3 offer a considered child focussed service to Guardians, are happy to meet with children who they represent and offer good legal advice promptly and excellent representation in court hearings‘.

‘Laura Stocks is diligent, quick to respond and incredibly professional. I have found her approach very tactful and handled in a manner that instils comfort and trust that she will do all within her power to achieve the desired outcome’.

‘Laura Stocks was knowledgeable and professional. I built up a really good rapport with Laura, I feel she always did her best for me and if I were to require legal services for family matters in the future, there is no one else I would want on my side’.

‘Deanna Goldsby runs her cases well and has a good nose for a case. Helen Bowns –  is an experienced partner and it shows. She goes above and beyond for her clients (no matter how difficult!). She is great to have in your corner’.

‘Helen Bowns is the stand-out lawyer in the West Midlands for matrimonial finance work. She has years of experience in handling high net worth and complicated cases and excellent judgment’.

‘SM is unique because of the calibre of its staff. They are professional, dedicated, well organised and Helen Bowns has been so supportive during what has been a horrible time in my life’.