The team at Aberdein Considine routinely advises on high-value divorces, pre and post-nuptial agreements, sensitive child-related cases, and on matters involving incapax adults. The group is equipped to resolve matters in court and via ADR. Led by experienced practitioner Ruth Aberdein, the team includes Leonie Burke, who specialises in high-value financial provision cases with cross-border elements and Isabelle Douglas, who assists clients with the full scope of family law matters. Litigator and collaborative lawyer Tom Main and child law-focused Emma Roman are also noteworthy names.
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- 'Emma Roman has been professional, courteous and so helpful in my dealings with her. Excellent communicator and friendly, measured approach has conveyed confidence that she is doing all she can to help achieve a positive outcome. She has also been realistic and not given false hope, which again shows honesty and manages expectations well.'
- 'I have used the company for many years due to their professionalism, knowledge and expertise. Their friendly approach is also a big positive for me as legal firms can sometimes feel intimidating which is not the case with Aberdein Considine in my view.'
- ‘Leonie Burke is excellent to deal with.'
- ‘I have very much appreciated the pragmatic approach of Leonie Burke. She has been readily accessible with very clear communication around availability and clear, concise communication. I have found her advice to be measured and pragmatic with explanations given where necessary. She has been open about the pros and cons of each option available to me and has provided guidance. I have felt well-supported and have appreciated the ease of access.’
- ‘Ruth Aberdein was exceptional. Ruth quickly understood all the issues and ensured I got the fair and amicable outcome I had asked for.’
- ‘I have great faith in Ruth Aberdein. She is compassionate as well as skilful and very knowledgeable. She has always listened and understood my point of view when resolving sensitive issues. She comes across to me as really caring. I feel her motivation is to help resolve difficult situations, rather than some other firms that definitely put profit before resolution.’
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Leonie Burke
Practice head
Ruth Aberdein
Other key lawyers
Leonie Burke; Isabelle Douglas; Emma Roman; Tom Main