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Blandy & Blandy LLP’s family team draws instructions from high-net-worth individuals and, for some, is ‘far superior to its big-name London counterparts’. Practice head Andrew Don ‘combines technical expertise with personal advisory skills’, and Brenda Long’s ‘knowledge and deep experience translates into clear advice’.

‘One of the leading family departments in the country’, Manches LLP handles a steady diet of Children Act claims, child abduction cases and divorce proceedings, many of which involve multi-jurisdictional aspects. The three-partner team is led by Jane Mitchell, who is ‘the pre-eminent family lawyer in the region’. Kerry Fretwell is also ‘first rate’, and Ruth James ‘fully warrants her recent elevation to partnership’. Alexandra Lewis left to establish Alexandra Lewis Divorce & Family Mediation.

‘The client care is excellent’ at Blake Lapthorn, where department head Christine Plews handles matters ‘with tact and good direction’. Solicitors Claire Colbert and Karen Maloney have particular expertise in children cases.

Simon Craddock leads Brethertons LLP’s family department, and ‘goes above and beyond the call of duty’. A specialist in international child abduction cases, Craddock is ‘very focused on achieving clients’ goals’.

The ‘extremely efficient’ team at Henmans LLP is noted for its professionalism. Rachael Oakes is recognised for her expertise in ADR, and is a ‘very caring solicitor, who provides great sensitivity in divorce proceedings’.

Thomas Eggar LLP’s Claire Hamilton-Russell ‘always looks for solutions’ in all aspects of family law. Shashi Sachdeva is also recommended.

Clifton Ingram LLP’s three-partner family group is highlighted for its ‘personalised approach’. Marilyn Young ‘fights her corner well’, and Anne Deller ‘cuts straight to the heart of an issue’.

Field Seymour Parkes LLP focuses on high-value divorce disputes and complex Children Act cases. Michelle Mann and Susan Baker are both ‘experienced and sensible litigators’.

Horsey Lightly’s ‘extremely impressive’ family department includes two mediators and four collaborative lawyers. Lynn Wallis is a ‘sharp, incisive and highly professional practitioner with an exceptional grasp of complex legal issues’.

Morgan Cole’s family department is led by Jenni Howard, who is experienced in complex divorce cases, often involving offshore trusts and multi-jurisdictional issues.

Withy King LLP’s three-partner team has niche expertise in representing children’s guardians. Team head Simon Bassett has ‘invaluable experience and knowledge of the legal system’.

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