Leveraging the strength of the firm’s large private client department, Clarke Willmott LLP in Manchester has an ‘extremely capable' family law team with international capabilities. The group assists clients with financial settlements on divorce, unmarried family disputes, and separation planning. The group is also experienced in child arrangement proceedings. Practice head Chris Longbottom, who is ’a well-known and well-regarded partner in the local market', represents clients in a broad range of complex financial and children-related matters. Emily Finn, whose ‘capabilities are beyond her years of practice', has extensive experience representing clients in divorce proceedings, child arrangements, and wealth planning matters; she also has notable knowledge of fertility law.
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‘The team represented me in my divorce case, based on a personal recommendation. They were very supportive and very responsive, directing me through the process.’
‘An extremely capable team who are close-knit and supportive.’
‘The team is very responsive, clearly work well as a team and keep one another informed. Always keep commitments. Very happy with the service and advice they're providing.’
‘Collaborative working makes this team a force to be reckoned with; they are thoughtful and responsive and work hard together to get the job done for their client.’
‘Chris Longbottom takes responsibility for each case, provides leadership and you really feel that the buck stops with him.'
- 'Emily Finn is an extremely capable associate who is client-focused and very thorough.'
‘Chris Longbottom is a well-known and well-regarded partner in the local market. Strong support provided by associate Emily Finn whose capabilities are beyond her years of practice. They are a solid choice for clients and a safe pair of hands.’
‘Both Chris and Emily are pragmatic and approachable.’
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