Combining ‘the depth of expertise and resources of a large regional practice with the personalised attention and care of a boutique firm’, Sills & Betteridge LLP has a broad offering spanning matrimonial finance, emergency, care, children and public law matters. Heading up the practice, Helen Derry oversees the mediation team, while Lisa Kellett leads the matrimonial team, with areas of expertise including complex financial proceedings, pension matters and divorces. Chrystal Theofanous heads up the emergency team and specialises in sensitive domestic abuse and children’s law cases. Mo Hayes leads the care team and is well-versed in public law care proceedings; Nicholas Flatt also offers extensive knowledge in this field. Dominic Lee is a key contact for financial remedy proceedings, and Jessica Firth-Brown, Ailsa Tennant and Emma Lawler are other key names to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Chrystal Theofanous is an amazing and dedicated solicitor. She is always up to date in terms of the law and never afraid to challenge to achieve a fair result. Despite her heavy work load she keeps on top of every case and is incredibly quick to respond to any emails so there is no drift in her cases.'
- ‘Lisa Kellett - Very experienced. Good allrounder. Strong on cases where the pension assets are particularly numerous or complex.’
Work highlights
Represented the father in care proceedings in respect of a 13-year-old girl.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lisa Kellett
Dominic Lee
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Helen Derry
Other key lawyers
Lisa Kellett; Chrystal Theofanous; Mo Hayes; Nicholas Flatt; Dominic Lee; Jessica Firth-Brown; Emma Lawler; Ailsa Tennant