The ‘extremely knowledgeable and professional’ family team at Miles & Partners LLP is headed up by Kate Hammond and Ritu Sood; both are recommended for their work in care proceedings alongside private law children work. Hammond is also experienced in children matters involving local authorities, and Sood often advises guardians. Harriet Brame handles a range of complex children cases, including those involving allegations of non-accidental injury, while Linda Pope is ’an excellent strategist’ and a go-to for matrimonial finance matters. Gemma Hodder is also recommended.
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‘The family team at Miles and Partners is extremely knowledgeable and professional.'
‘Miles and Partners is a fantastic firm with great solicitors at all levels including their trainees. They are a collaborative and intelligent group of solicitors who offer great experience and a high level of service.'
‘Lorraine Green is fantastic. Hard working and with an eye to detail she gets to the heart of the problem quickly with her good sense and judgment. She is liked and trusted by her clients.'
‘Miles and Partners are the "Go To Firm" for private law and financial family disputes. They have a wide breadth of experience and expertise. This is a firm that works with passion and empathy and it shows in the positive experience for their clients.’
‘Linda Pope is a formidable partner in financial disputes. Her written work is second to none. Linda is an excellent strategist and her extensive experience allows her to keep a laser eye focus on the likely outcomes that the court will order.'
‘The team are always quick to respond to queries and provide holistic advice to their clients such as what other personal matters may need addressing in addition to the divorce.'
‘This team is dedicated to clients and to achieving just outcomes, with an attention to detail that is unmatched by other firms.’
‘Mary Richardson is outstanding, an absolute stand out. Mary is an absolute joy to work with; she is attentive, responsive, flexible, thoughtful and wickedly intelligent.'
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Kate Hammond; Ritu Sood
Other key lawyers
Harriet Brame; Linda Pope; Lorraine Green; Mary Richardson; Dee Aktar; Gemma Hodder