Gorvins Solicitors’ family team is led by Nicola Fraser and Patricia Robinson, who joined from Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront) in June 2024. The team handles divorce, financial settlements, private children law, and the rights of unmarried couples. Fraser specialises in high-value financial matters, including family businesses, limited companies, and pension assets, alongside complex children disputes. Robinson focuses on financial cases, advising on nuptial agreements and representing clients in contentious children matters, including Schedule 1 financial claims.
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Partner and Co-Head of Family

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Patricia qualified in 1999 and specialises in all aspects of family law. She has particular expertise in resolving complex financial issues arising from divorce and nuptial agreements. Patricia has been practising family law for over 25 years and has built up a reputation amongst her peers for having good judgment with excellent client care at the core of her practice. She is a member of Resolution and was Chair of Resolution’s Greater Manchester Region for several years and remains an active committee member. She is a qualified collaborative lawyer and is part of Resolution’s Manchester Region Dispute Resolution Steering group. Patricia is recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners legal directories as a family lawyer with significant experience in advising on financial aspects of divorce as well as assisting clients with children related disputes.

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  • 'Patricia Robinson attracts top-level clients and is fully deserving of her outstanding reputation in this field. A fantastic family lawyer with a great technical ability and wonderful client care.' 'From the moment I called Gorvins about starting divorce proceedings they were professional, empathetic and proactive. Their family law team are experienced, good at dealing with uncertainties and providing advice at every stage of the way.' 'Patricia Robinson throughout my high conflict divorce and she has been absolutely excellent. In critical situations, she has provided me with quick and considered advice, made time to see me face to face when needed and been able to deal with lots of unpredicted issues. Tricia is extremely empathetic, fantastic in relation to childcare arrangements and comes up with solutions and options where needed. The whole team are very professional, welcoming and aim to make a very emotional time easier.' 'Gorvins have been incredible from the get go, how Gorvins dealt with my case from the beginning enabled me to I feel comfortable and secure through out the whole process, nothing has ever been too much and they are the type of team that can quickly adapt.' 'Professional, friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended to me and certainly met with expectations. Very knowledgeable with all aspects of my needs and requirements and skillful management of some intricate complex matters.' 'Stand out partner was Nicola Fraser - highly knowledgeable within her field and ensured that certain assets that required protection in my case were done so with sound counter argument to my resultant benefit. I would highly recommend Nicola due to all the above.' 'A small team which punches above its weight in terms of clients and reputation. Patricia Robinson is the stand-out partner who has put the team on the map since joining.' 'Patricia Robinson is known for her excellent rapport with clients and pragmatic way of dealing with cases.'