The family team at Freeths LLP specialises in divorce, financial settlements, and financial remedy applications, frequently representing HNWIs including sports and media personalities, business owners, and professionals. Natalie Dickson leads the Liverpool team and is known for handling complex financial remedy proceedings involving shareholder disputes, companies, pensions, trusts, and offshore assets. Dickson also advises on wealth protection agreements, private children matters, notably financial provision for children under Schedule 1 Children Act. Antonia Williamson focuses on complex divorce and financial remedy cases, often involving overseas assets, trusts, and nuptial agreements. Williamson also advises on high-conflict children disputes, cohabitation issues, and injunctions.
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- 'The team at Freeths know their stuff. They have some great lawyers.'
- 'Natalie Dickson and Antonia Williamson have strong reputations in family law and have a approachable and committed approach to dealing with their clients.'
- 'The Liverpool family team although new to the market benefits from two extremely experienced and competent lawyers. I would not hesitate to recommend conflicted clients to the team, and know they will benefit from top class service with a personable, and sensible approach.'
- 'Natalie Dickson is an excellent practitioner, she is a voice of reason and collegiate in her approach. She is unflappable. Antonia Williamson has maturity and experience beyond her years.'
- 'The practice is unique due to the professionals who work within it. They make a difficult period in your life a little easier. They display a calm manner and are clear from the outset what can be expected and have the ability to make you comfortable in an uncomfortable situation.'
- 'Natalie Dickson is not only amazing at what she does but does it calmly, efficiently and is so very personable.'
- 'Natalie Dickson and Antonia Williamson are passionate and committed to what they do.'
- 'Natalie Dickson and Antonia Williamson have a strong work ethics and are always super organised.'
- 'The team and staff are exceptionally responsive and solution focused. The have a depth of knowledge and insight. The team always go the extra mile to understand the case presented to them and deliver clear and strategic advice.'
- 'Every member of the team demonstrates a genuine commitment to the service provided and an understanding of the area they advise. The deliver with confidence and precision throughout.'
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Natalie Dickson
Other key lawyers
Antonia Williamson