JMW Solicitors LLP‘s family team is co-led by Philip Cooper, who has specific expertise in pre- and post-nuptial agreements and intricate financial remedy cases involving agricultural businesses, and Tracey Rodford, who advises on disputes involving substantial assets, trust structures, and reputation management. Michael Rowlands often handles matters involving public figures, politicians, and complicated family dynamics, such as those involving addiction. Mark Gilmartin has a niche in advising clients from the expatriate Arabic community and those in the entertainment and arts sectors.
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‘They have a large team with really good people at every level. The partners and associates collaborate well together with counsel to ensure the success of a case.’
‘Tracey Rodford is a powerhouse.’
‘Philip Cooper is an exceptional lawyer; hard working, very clever, tough and pragmatic. He is accustomed to handling complex cases involving contested jurisdiction, international parties, assets held in trusts and company structures both onshore and offshore. He is the complete package. Lisa Greggains is a superb senior associate who always has a complete knowledge of the material in the case and a superb eye for what is important. She is a huge asset on any case.’
‘Mark Gilmartin is an exceptional partner. His client care skills are second to none. He will always strive to achieve what the client wants or needs and will go above and beyond what other solicitors would be willing to do to achieve it.’
‘Tracey Rodford brings years of practical experience to the fore with a robust and shrewd approach to litigation.’
‘JMW is a class act. They are a large firm, but with a level of attention to detail and client care often seen in much smaller firms. Their profile and knowledge base are superb.’
'There is little that Michael has not seen in family law. Nothing can surprise him. Clients adore him. He is strategically excellent and has particular expertise in cases involving the Middle East, where he has excellent contacts he can utilise in cases.'
‘Led by the extremely impressive Tracey Rodford, JMW is a family law firm which is definitely on the up.'
'The team offers exceptional value for money and is capable of managing the highest value, most complex cases.'
'JMW has a huge breadth of talent at all levels. I think that their USP is that they are so commercial and pragmatic when it comes to achieving the best outcomes for their clients.'
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Practice head
Philip Cooper; Tracey Rodford
Other key lawyers
Michael Rowlands; Mark Gilmartin; Lisa Greggains; Eleanor Cawthra