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Philip Hoddell’s team at Birkett Long LLP represents high-net-worth individuals in complex divorces, and in matters involving medical negligence and insolvency dimensions. Publicly funded childcare expert Liz Jones is recommended.

QualitySolicitors FJG’s ‘modern and refreshing’ 20-fee-earner team has expertise in acrimonious matters involving children. Simon Osborne leads a team that includes two solicitors with higher rights of advocacy and five collaboratively trained lawyers. In 2011 it acted in several cases with cross-border custody elements.

At Birketts LLP, Melanie Wilson and associate Zoe Rantell act primarily in high-value matrimonial matters, often with associated financial, tax and offshore issues. Wilson recently advised on several substantial pre-nuptial agreements.

EllisonsNicola Coates advises clients in complex, high-value ancillary relief proceedings. The family team is spread across three of the firm’s four Essex offices.

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