Ward Hadaway LLP’s family team, led by Liz Bottrill, handles divorce proceedings, complex financial disputes, and challenging Children Act cases, with growing expertise in fertility law and surrogacy. Christine Barker is an expert in high-value divorces, advising on complex financial settlements involving businesses, trusts, and assets. The team regularly advises business owners, media professionals, and vulnerable clients on financial and children-related matters. David Burrows advises on all aspects of family breakdowns, while Rachael Longman specialises in surrogacy, fertility law, and cohabitation disputes.
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- 'Very good advice, care and support from Christine Barker. She kept me focused with her calm and no nonsense approach. The team working with her were incredibly professional, helpful, and swift to advise.'
- 'I felt as it they were there to really help me and were reassuring with their responses'
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Practice head
Liz Bottrill
Other key lawyers
Christine Barker; David Burrows; Rachael Longman