Stephensons Solicitors LLP
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Stephensons Solicitors LLP handles a wide range of family law matters, from traditional private law divorce and financial disputes to highly complex public law children cases. Led by Victoria Gethin and Emma Roberts, the team is experienced in pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, child abduction, and civil partnership matters. The firm also specialises in public law cases involving serious injury, induced illness, and sexual abuse, in addition to human rights and deprivation of liberty issues. Jackie Price and Tim Galbraith focus on complex children cases, while Rachel Benett has expertise in complex care proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- 'Victoria Gethin is a strong leader and also an excellent solicitor, particularly when acting for children. She works collaboratively with other law firms and opponents. Jackie Price goes above and beyond and shows genuine care and understanding for her clients - children and adults. Rachel Benett also stands out. She has a no nonsense approach whilst also being sensitive to the nature of the proceedings she is involved in.'
- 'Rachel Benett is clever and astute very hard-working and goes the extra mile for her clients. Jackie Price is dedicated and intuitive. Vicky Gethin is clever.'
Key clients
- Lancashire County Council
- Derbyshire County Council
Work highlights
Acted in abduction proceedings under the Hague Convention brought by the father who applied for the children’s summary return to the Netherlands in a case involving a linked asylum claim in which the Secretary of State for the Home Department intervened and involving the instruction of a Dutch immigration expert.