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Paris Smith LLP has ‘one of the best family departments in the South East’, and saw an increase in pre-nuptial agreements and multi-jurisdictional cases in 2011. Clients single out Huw Miles and Frank Prior.

The family team at Blake Lapthorn includes three collaboratively trained lawyers, and was the first in the UK to offer complementary life coaching to its clients. Simon Burge leads the department.

Coffin Mew LLP’s family practice is led by senior associate Sally Pike, who is ‘particulary wise and measured in her advice’. The firm focuses on divorce and financial issues. Chris Upfield is also recommended.

Moore Blatch LLP’s Debra Emery has a ‘thorough and a sound grasp of the most complex issues’. Clients include high-net-worth individuals.

Trethowans LLP’s Yvette Rooke has particular expertise in law relating to unmarried couples and pension-sharing schemes for divorcing couples.

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