Profile
Work Department
Position
Farhana is a Partner and leads the Family Team at Hunt & Coombs.
Farhana is a leading family law solicitor who helps clients with separation, divorce, pre-nuptial contracts, cohabitation agreements and children's residence and contact arrangements. She has considerable experience of handling divorces involving complex financial arrangements and substantial property holdings. Farhana is one of the most prominent Asian family lawyers in the local area and has frequently advised on the validity of religious ceremonies under English law.
Career
After qualifying as a solicitor in 1999, Farhana has worked exclusively in family law in the Peterborough area. She is a qualified family mediator and a member of the Family Mediators Association. Farhana belongs to the Peterborough Collaborative Family Law Group, a way of resolving family law matters without court action. She is one of only two lawyers in Peterborough accredited by Resolution in 'dealing with complex financial arrangements following the breakdown of relationships'.
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Testimonials
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‘Katie Coles is very strong.’
‘Hunt & Coombs is very personable and excellent at managing the cases of vulnerable clients.’
‘Hannah Byatt is meticulous, diligent and very generous with her time. ’
‘Farhana Butt is a very safe pair of hands and gains the confidence of clients quickly. She has a measured approach.’
'I have particularly worked with Farhana Butt who leads the family team with real care and attention. She is a thoughtful and experienced solicitor with a wealth of expertise across both children and money cases, and really goes the extra mile for clients. She takes meticulous care over cases, and gives sensible pragmatic advice. She runs a happy ship, and the team flourishes under her guidance. I have also worked with Katie Coles who is really coming into her own as a junior solicitor.'
‘Hunt & Coombs has a very experienced team of family law solicitors who cover both public and private law. They provide an excellent service to their clients and bring in-depth knowledge to cases they are involved in.’
‘Rebecca Thomas has a comprehensive grasp of complex cases including non-accidental injury work. Edward Owen has a wealth of experience and brings a welcome sense of calm to court proceedings.’
'The partners generally are outstanding on their professional abilities whilst retaining a very down to earth and approachable demeanour. Edward Owen is first-class and instils confidence and provides superb service.'