Major Family Law is a boutique family firm renowned for its work across all facets of family and child law. The team regularly acts for high-net-worth individuals on complex matters. As managing director of the practice, Joanne Major’s established experience in the sector generates significant activity for the firm. With a far-reaching practice across divorce, children and financial issues arising out of relationship breakdowns, Anna Hunter is a crucial contact for complex children matters, while Lucinda Connell is equally recommended for her expertise in high-value financial cases and is readily prepared to handle those with international elements. Jonathan Dunkley engages closely with high-net-worth clients on complex financial and business issues, and Sam Carter advises on complex children matters. Rona Samuel receives praise as a ‘true advocate’ on matrimonial finance matters. Calvin Walker and Sahil Aggarwal handle a varied stream of family matters, while Stephanie Layton lends her expertise to separation issues. The team also includes Stacy Williams, Katie Wright, Anya Harrison, and Kalem Grant.
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‘I cannot recommend Major Family Law highly enough. The team approach to each case is carefully considered, efficient and consistently excellent. Their legal knowledge, high standards and empathetic approach are to be truly commended. I always feel in secure hands, with an answer to my every query.’
'Great team to work with - always on hand and supportive. Thorough and all well versed in the case and what needed to be done - good sound practical advice!'
'Anna Hunter - was amazing from day one, picking up a complex longstanding case and advising on some very sensitive and tricky proceedings. Ann went over and beyond to see this case through with a successful outcome one that had been misguided previously.'
'Managing Director, Joanne Major, recruits likeminded family lawyers who operate to her high standards of professionalism, attention to detail and efficiency.'
'They did everything for me and made sure I came out of it successfully. Their business is second to none in respect to how they listened to me and directed me in the right direction.'
'They are known as the go to Family Law firm in the region. Joanne Major has grown and developed a strong and reliable team.'
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Practice head
Joanne Major; Lucinda Connell; Anna Hunter; Sam Carter
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Dunkley; Calvin Walker; Sahil Aggarwal; Stephanie Layton; Stacy Williams; Katie Wright; Anya Harrison; Kalem Grant; Rona Samuel