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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- '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.'
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