Emma Collins heads Weightmans LLP’s national family team from Manchester, steering a practice with expertise in matrimonial matters involving inherited wealth, offshore trusts, and business interests. Key lawyers include Carina Smith, who acts for domestic and international clients on civil partnership dissolutions and financial arrangements. Robert Emmett‘s focus covers TOLATA disputes and matters involving competing jurisdictions. Lottie Tyler is a trained collaborative lawyer, and Lucy Raho-Jeavons is instructed on cases with significant property, business interests, and pensions.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Carina Smith is a standout star of the team. She is extremely able and client-focused. She provides rock-solid support to her clients and is able to be tough and charming at the same time.’
  • ‘The team provides an exceptional service of early, clear and realistic advice, very high attention to detail, considered and careful analysis of all realistic angles, and options to ensure that every step is taken at the appropriate time to ensure that the client's interests are best promoted and secured.’

  • ‘Carina Smith in particular is a pleasure to work with: detailed, focused; considered, approachable, and understanding - and a brilliant tactician! She is always several steps ahead, and considers the myriad potential pitfalls and advantages so she can best advise her clients.'

  • ‘Rob Emmett heads up a fantastic team of top-class lawyers.’

  • ‘Rob is a skilled operator in the field of high-net-worth and complex money cases.’

  • ‘Professional, approachable, knowledgeable with excellent advice.’

Practice head

Emma Collins

Other key lawyers

Carina Smith; Robert Emmett; Lottie Tyler; Lucy Raho-Jeavons