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Harvey Ingram Borneos is well known for its expertise in family law; the team includes three partners who specialise in ancillary relief, and maintains a key focus on childcare. Regional head Stephen Holmes is a trained family mediator.

Delivering ‘sensible and practical advice’, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) now has a full ADR family practice. The ‘very empathetic and considerateRichard Phillips leads the department and has experience in handling mid to high-asset cases, often with international elements. Liz Fitzpatrick heads the childcare team.

SA Law LLP continues to specialise in ancillary relief and reports a significant increase in instructions from high net-worth individuals. Through developing relationships with Spanish law firms, the team is strengthening its international client base. Marilyn Bell and Keith Docking are recommended.

At B P Collins LLP, practice head Sue Andrews reaps praise for her ‘total commitment, compassion and professionalism’ combined with her ‘ability to make stressful situations palatable’.

Aileen Hartnett’s team at Taylor Walton LLP handles complex ancillary cases often involving a foreign dimension. Ben Twitchen joined the firm in 2010, and is recommended alongside Michael Howard.

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