The mediators at Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP are a ‘go-to’ for clients on a wide range of family law matters. The ’outstanding’ Christopher Lloyd-Smith heads the team alongside ‘excellent and technically superb’ Maria Ramon. Lloyd-Smith regularly conducts full mediation sessions and child-inclusive mediation; he is especially trained in providing advice regarding financial matters following separation. Ramon has expertise in handling high-value divorces, she is well-trained in all areas of family law, including prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, divorce and financial provisions, and cohabitation agreements.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is knowledgeable. They provide child inclusive mediation and were one of the first to provide mediation in Birmingham.’

  • ‘I regularly work with Maria Ramon. She has integrity and can always be trusted to mediate between clients fairly. She is clear about the boundaries of mediation and never strays into giving either party advice.’

  • ‘The team are highly experienced, straightforward forward and down to earth. Clients value this.’

  • ‘Chris Lloyd Smith has an easy manner which puts clients at ease. He is vastly experienced and pleasant to deal with. Maria Ramon is also excellent and technically superb.’

  • ‘The ACS team are my go-to mediators. All the clients I have referred to them have given feedback that their approach and general professionalism are their standout qualities.'

  • 'They know how to get the best out of the client.’

Practice head

Christopher Lloyd-Smith; Maria Ramon