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Family

McAlister Family Law

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McAlister Family Law represents both HNW individuals and children, offering expertise in complex divorce, financial, and children matters. The firm also specialises in TLATA and Inheritance Act disputes, with a strong focus on domestic abuse cases. Amanda McAlister is recommended for her expertise in pension issues. Fiona Wood is experienced in high-value financial remedy disputes involving business assets and trusts. Ruth Hetherington and Nicola McDaid have extensive experience in complex children law cases, including alienation and adoption. Paul Reay advises on all aspects of relationship breakdown, including domestic abuse.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Strength in depth across the partner group. Very capable and efficient assistants.'
  • 'Pragmatic and empathetic approach. Superb partner in Amanda McAlister.'
  • 'The passion and enthusiasm the team bring is second to none, along with a skill set that includes effective communication, planning and team work where trial counsel are involved from an early stage.'
  • 'Ruth Hetherington brings a wealth of experience, whereby she is devoted and dedicated to the interests of children and her clients and her support for the solicitors within her team is unrivalled. Nicola Bradley generates trust in her clients by effective communication, empathy and her ability to put clients at ease.'
  • 'The practice is a dynamic, forward-thinking, adaptable firm which has its finger on the pulse of not only the legal world but the practical world around them. Their advice is a solid combination of the two. They are experts in their field and spend time building strong business, community and professional relationships with clients. Amanda McAllister's reputation precedes her - motivated, dedicated, unflinchingly focused on getting the right outcome for her clients.'

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Ruth Hetherington
Amanda McAlister

Practice head

Amanda McAlister

Other key lawyers

Fiona Wood; Ruth Hetherington; Nicola McDaid; Jason Stanley; Paul Reay