Irwin Mitchell’s family team, led by Ros Bever, is renowned for handling high-value, cross-border cases involving high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients, including CEOs and athletes. The firm specialises in complex financial matters, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and Schedule 1 Children Act cases. Bever is an expert in trust structures and matters involving private equity funds. Phillip Rhodes has expertise in financial cases with cross-border elements and private children disputes. Nathaniel Groarke is known for representing high-profile individuals, particularly in football. Lara Tucker specialises in work involving offshore assets, trust structures, and personal injury settlements. Emma Hopton and Hepzi Williams-Arnold offer expertise in complex financial structures, contentious family matters, and complex children disputes.
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- 'Extremely helpful and on the ball.'
- 'Lara Tucker stood out displaying real commitment and empathy throughout.'
- 'Lara Tucker is exceptional. Her commitment, empathy and tactical ability is second to none.'
- 'Hepzi Williams-Arnold is a star in the making. She is approachable, knowledgeable and has very sound judgement in all of her cases.'
- 'Phillip Rhodes is the best divorce solicitor that I have ever had the privilege of working with.'
- 'Irwin Mitchell and the team within the firm, in my instance headed by Phillip Rhodes, conducted themselves in a truly professional, ethical and efficient manner. The firm is capable of a variety of cases, including complex ones.'
- 'I feel heard and that my case matters.'
- 'Good people, sensible, practical advice. Very thorough in getting the job done.'
- 'Lara Tucker was exceptional, her commitment, empathy and tactical ability was second to none. In times when I was being purposely drawn in to conflict, she was able to calm me. I would recommend her without hesitation.'
- 'Phillip Rhodes - there are not enough superlatives to describe Phil. He’s standout, the very best! Calm and supportive yet fierce when required. Clients love him!'
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Ros Bever
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Phillip Rhodes; Nathaniel Groarke; Lara Tucker; Emma Benson; Samantha Clifford; Emma Hopton; Hepzi Williams-Arnold