MSB Solicitors handles a broad spectrum of family law matters, from surrogacy and private adoption to complex pension structures and trusts. Led by Emma Palmer, a specialist in cross-border cases and complex children proceedings, the team is well-versed in high-stakes disputes. Nicola Harris focuses on children proceedings, while Hayley Catherall advises on both finance and children matters, representing a broad range of clients, from legal aid recipients to high-net-worth individuals. Pippa Tudor handles complex financial disputes, often involving offshore assets, trusts, and inheritance issues. John Owens specialises in high-value financial cases, particularly those with intricate pension structures and business assets.
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Testimonials
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- 'Every solicitor I've had the pleasure of working with at MSB are kind but firm, empathetic and willing to go above and beyond for their clients.'
- 'Nicole Ralston particularly stands out, but all have the qualities of robustness, meticulous detail to preparation and client care, and I'd wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone needing a family solicitor.'
- 'Highly motivated Family team. Combative and robust where issues require a strong stance.'
- 'Caroline Hamilton-Barratt and Pippa Middleton both have very good client skill set and ability to achieve the best outcome for clients.'
- 'This is a very competent firm who have considerable experience and success in representing client in international children cases and also domestic jurisdiction cases. From what I have see they handle their clients sensitively and frankly.'
- 'Emma Palmer - highly competent in international children litigation.'
Work highlights
Successfully prevented a child being returned to their previous country of residence under the Hague Convention. The case necessitated consideration of validity of marriage in three jurisdictions and issues of domestic abuse.
Represented a spouse in a divorce application with offshore assets and complex pension structures achieving a weighted settlement in client’s favour.
Represented a parent in a case where a child suffered significant injuries considered by the local authority to be non accidental.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Emma Palmer
Other key lawyers
Nicola Harris; Emma Carey; Hayley Catherall; Pippa Tudor; John Owens; Daniel Pierce; Nicole Ralston; Katie Camozzi; Diane Matthews; Susan Alexander