Family
Team Services
Our team of family solicitors is carefully structured to ensure that clients get the right level of legal and specialist support for the wide variety of legal issues that face modern families. We know that no two families are the same and we take the time to understand the intricacies and sensitivities of the situations often faced. We tactfully attune our legal advice to their needs, delivering proactive solutions that are personal, yet commercial.
Our family law specialists pride themselves on approaching each case with empathy, understanding, and minimal stress throughout the process. By looking beyond the immediate, we ensure that personal and professional interests are protected both now, and long into the future. The team is highly regarded in all areas of family law with a particular speciality in complex children and high value financial remedy proceedings.
Client testimonials
Legal 500, 2023 UK Guide
'‘Wonderful customer relations, going the extra mile to alleviate anxieties and concerns whilst breaking down the legal jargon to become fully understandable."
Legal 500, 2023 UK Guide
"We have dealt with several members of the family team at Shakespeare Martineau and the service they give is second to none. The team successfully strives to achieve value for money for its clients whilst providing a first class service. The lawyers are very approachable, reliable and a pleasure to deal with at all times. Their technology setup, diversity and collaboration with all dealings within family law are easily evidenced to provide support and confidence for all their clients allowing them to move forward with their lives."
Legal 500, 2023 UK Guide
"Shakespeare Martineau has been nothing but professional and precise. They understand all situations and concerns their clients have and help them to understand the process and guide them through step by step."
Legal 500, 2023 UK Guide
"Shakespeare Martineau’s team exude professionalism and knowledge, which makes a client feel super comfortable to be represented by them."
Legal 500, 2023 UK Guide
"Personable, always on hand and very successful in their services. Its an all encompassing family law practice, so that is a real strength."
Legal 500, 2023 UK Guide
"Impressive and dedicated team who can fight a case when required but also good judgement as to when to try and broker a settlement."