With offices in Derby and Nottingham, Geldards LLP has a notably varied offering encompassing financial remedy cases, family mediation and arbitration proceedings, as well as divorce matters. Heading up the practice from Derby, Fiona Apthorpe specialises in high-value financial remedy matters, often involving tax and pension issues, while Claire Dean is experienced in handling sensitive and complex abuse and parental alienation matters. Kate Keenan frequently assists on divorce proceedings involving financial and tax-related issues, areas in which Samuel Mason is also knowledgeable.
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‘Very knowledgeable and able to competently deal with HNW financial proceedings. There is a focus on keeping matters out of court whilst pragmatically realising that there are times when this approach is necessary.’
‘Fiona Apthorpe is extremely well-regarded. She is pragmatic in her approach and looks for a solution. She is a good communicator and well organised.’
‘The team work seamlessly and efficiently together. They get back to you quickly and make sure they are available if urgent or emergency issues arise. They communicate really well at all stages and provide timescales of what is required when to stay on top of the case as it progresses.’
‘Claire Dean and Kate Keenan are a superb team and as well as being very professional are also very human and show a genuine care when things are very challenging and distressing.'
‘The team has strength and depth. It provides a very professional service.’
‘Fiona Apthorpe is hugely experienced. She is the go-to divorce lawyer in the East Midlands. She is as good as (if not better) anyone anywhere else in the country. She combines a tough approach with sensible strategy and kindness. Kate Keenan is very first class.’
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Practice head
Fiona Apthorpe
Other key lawyers
Claire Dean; Kate Keenan; Natalie Haydon-Yeung; Samuel Mason