Chris Longbottom heads the Clarke Willmott LLP family team, which is recognised for its ‘professional, hard-working and cohesive’ approach. Longbottom frequently handles complex financial matters involving foreign assets, hidden wealth, and family trusts, as well as high-conflict child cases involving parental alienation and abuse allegations. The team represents a variety of clients, from entrepreneurs and business owners to athletes and entertainment professionals. Emily Finn specialises in HNW nuptial agreements and fertility law, alongside her work in divorce, finance, and children matters, including domestic violence injunctions.
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- 'The Manchester team, despite being relatively small, have been hand-picked for their abilities. Their advice to clients is incredibly in-depth without being confusing.'
- 'Chris Longbottom is well renowned throughout the northern circuit and has amassed a large network of contacts for both his professionalism and approachability. Emily Finn is a master of the small details, leaving no stone unturned and making sure all angle are covered.'
- 'The family team at Clarke Willmott in Manchester are a focused group of specialist individuals offering their clients expert legal services. They are well known and respected in the market and often work closely with other legal professionals.'
- 'Chris Longbottom is an established legal professional in the family law field who provides excellent representation for his clients. Emily Finn is a rising star that is well known for her professionalism and specialist expertise. Emily is approachable and pleasant to deal with. She strives towards resolving matters with the least acrimony possible for her clients.'
- 'I have met the team a few times and they are very friendly and approachable in my capacity as a mediator and a solicitor. They are very knowledgeable and experts in their field, dealing with high net worth and complex cases. Easy to talk to and able to pick up the phone and have a discussion about the case on a collaborative basis.'
- 'A professional, hardworking and cohesive team who provide sensible, balanced and clear advice to their clients.'
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