Thomson Snell & Passmore is particularly active in cases that involve children and finances. Focusing on high-net-worth financial cases is Joanna Pratt, also head of the practice. Pratt is a trained collaborative lawyer who is well-versed in prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and complex private law children proceedings. Kirstie Law is the ‘go-to’ for complex financial cases, whereas Desmond O’Donnell has a wealth of experience in dealing with families in difficulty and in seeking to resolve their problems constructively.
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- ‘The team have a wealth of family law experience, they have a strong reputation in the area as a capable and client-focused team, and I regularly refer work to them.’
- ‘Kirstie Law is my 'go-to' mediator for cases with financial complexities and difficult issues. She is extremely bright and pragmatic and can see a path through complicated issues, bringing in third-party experts with whom she has good relationships, where necessary.’
- 'Kirstie Law's ability to conduct mediation using different models and her experience make her a very effective mediator.'
- 'The quality of lawyers at Thomson Snell & Passmore is exceptional, as is the standard of advice and client care.'
- 'Kirstie Law is an excellent mediator, with a wealth of experience and the ability to take a no-nonsense approach to achieving a resolution even in the most acrimonious of cases.'
- 'Sarah Kiely is a legally brilliant, effective and kind and empathetic lawyer.'
- 'A strong team with excellent knowledge.'
- 'Kirstie Law - she has a no-nonsense and practical attitude. Kirstie is easily able to cut through the noise and help the parties reach sensible solutions.'
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Practice head
Joanna Pratt
Other key lawyers
Desmond O’Donnell; Kirstie Law