The largest specialist family law practice in East Anglia, FM Family Law, typically acts for high-net-worth individuals in matters involving complex tax considerations, assets located overseas, trusts, and business interests. Practice co-head Fiona McLeman receives client recognition as ‘the best matrimonial finance lawyer in Cambridge’ and is approaching 30 years of experience in family law. Sue Bailey is the senior contact at the Norwich office, and Christina Hale completes the leadership trio. Further key figures in the practice include the ’exceptional’ Karen Fox; Laura Clay-Harris, who supports on private children law matters, financial remedy cases, and relationship agreements; Carla Morphett, who has experience dealing with complex matters involving international elements, conflict, conduct issues, and complex finances; and Laura Tuddenham, who comes with client acclaim.
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'FM Law have an outstanding reputation both in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire for that sort of client-driven, pragmatic advice and representation.’
‘Karen Fox is exceptional.'
‘Fiona McLeman - The best matrimonial finance lawyer in Cambridge. If I ever had a friend in need, that is who I would send them too. She has a really strong team around her; Sue Bailey stands out. Fiona trained at Mills & Reeve so she has all of the technical abilities, but with a less corporate and more personal touch.’
‘All I can say is that I only had positive experiences with the team. Family Law gave me a very warm feeling from the start, and I was always reassured no matter how negative my personal circumstances were. Carla Morphett who I was dealing with was outstanding in every way, she was always at hand when I needed advice and made time for me , which I personally think is a great quality.’
‘Carla Morphett gave me a very warm feeling from the start, giving that my circumstances were somewhat unorthodox, she reassured me and always made sure that I knew that I could rely on her and any given time. I believe that the service I received was second to none, and the personal touch and going the extra mile made such a big difference. If I would require any further advice in the future I would not hesitate in using Family Law again.’
‘I think other potential clients would like to know that FM Family Law are fantastic, I didn’t really know anything about what I was asking for and they fully explained everything to me like an adult which was really nice to be given my options simplified.’
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Practice head
Fiona McLeman; Sue Bailey; Christina Hale
Other key lawyers
Karen Fox; Laura Clay-Harris; Carla Morphett; Laura Tuddenham