Watson Ramsbottom’s family team handles complex family law and childcare cases involving coercive control and stalking. Rachel Horman-Brown is a specialist in domestic abuse and coercive control matters and heads the team. Stephanie Pollitt focuses on public law and domestic violence cases, and Sophia Isa is an expert in forced marriage and honour-based violence. Stuart Barton specialises in family finance and pension distribution upon divorce, and Curtis Booth handles children’s matters, including care proceedings and Special Guardianship Orders.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Sophia Isa is exceptional, going above and beyond. Her approach is sensitive and attentive, knowing how to communicate well making you feel at ease and empowered. She shows so much passion and understanding. Sophia leaves no stone unturned. I truly felt safe in the hands of my legal team. I can not recommend Sophia Isa and the team at Watson Ramsbottom enough.'
  • 'Sophia Isa does a truly outstanding job. She fantastic to work with. April Stephenson is a rising star in this industry. She is talented and brimming with enthusiasm to learn but also to do the best for her clients.'

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Practice head

Rachel Horman-Brown

Other key lawyers

Sophia Isa; Stephanie Pollitt; Stuart Barton; Curtis Booth