JMW Solicitors LLP’s family team, led by Elspeth Kinder, Michael Chapman, and Beverley Jones, handles high value cases for entrepreneurs and athletes. Kinder specialises in financial remedy work, wealth protection, and complex children cases. Chapman is an expert in Schedule 1 claims, and matters involving overseas assets, business structures, and trusts. Jones focuses on high value divorces and complex children matters, including surrogacy. David Pickering often advises UHNW clients on offshore assets and trusts. Pauline McNamara specialises in divorce cases involving narcissistic personalities. Ruth Kearns and Katie Lowe handle complex financial and children’s disputes. Ruben Sinha and Katie Howard focus on cross-border cases involving trusts, businesses, and substantial assets.
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Testimonials
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- 'Pauline McNamara is a force of nature'
- 'Amazing - stand out from the crowd massively.'
- 'I have never met such a dedicated and caring bunch who are determined to get the best for their clients.'
- 'Jenny Arnold is a standout in the team. She is a bright, tenacious and has a great manner with clients.'
- 'JMW’s Family Team is truly exceptional—they combine deep expertise in complex family law matters with a client-focused, compassionate approach that makes you feel fully supported every step of the way.'
- 'Both Beverley Jones and Ruth Kearns are knowledgeable and skilled.'
- 'Elspeth Kinder is exceptional. She showed extremely high levels of empathy and support during a very challenging time. I felt she was standing by my side throughout the whole process.'
- 'The team at JMW is an absolute rock. The firm's ability to handle the full range of family law matters, with well-deserved confidence, in my view, puts clients' minds to rest.'
- 'Ruben Sinha (Partner) has fantastic strategic oversight. He always balances tricky strategic decisions with pragmatism.'
- 'JMW are quite simply the best family law solicitors in the North West.'
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Practice head
Elspeth Kinder; Michael Chapman; Beverley Jones
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Abigail Bennett; David Pickering; Pauline McNamara; Ruth Kearns; Katie Lowe; Ruben Sinha; Sally Stanway; Holly Tootill; Jenny Arnold; Katie Howard; Grace Matthews