The ‘knowledgeable and professional’ family team at Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP acts across financial and children matters, with wealth protection, cohabitee cases, and domestic abuse matters also within the team’s expertise. Charlotte Knappett took over as head of the practice following Simon Osborn’s retirement in April 2024. Knappett combines expertise in financial disputes and pre/post-nuptial agreements with experience handling international child abduction matters. Richard Busby is the go-to for matrimonial finance related property disputes, and Rachel Earnshaw specialises in children’s law.
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‘Everyone we came across at the practice and in the Family Team is very knowledgeable and professional. They are excellent at communication, keeping me up to date with my case and responding promptly to any queries. Their communication is thoughtful, taking into account the challenges I have been facing.’
‘I have valued the work and support that Ties Bouwmeester and his team are giving me. He is very approachable and understanding. Ties has lots of experience and is very knowledgeable. No question is too small and his responses are thoughtful, taking into account the challenges I face.'
‘The teamwork was amazing, all working together for the best interests of the client.'
‘My solicitor was Julia Brewer, she was extremely knowledgeable and professional but also extremely caring and empathetic. She treated me with respect and always explained every option available to me regarding my case, her whole team were brilliant and went above and beyond to help me. I can't praise Julia and her team enough, even though it wasn't the outcome wanted.’
‘Lisa O'Boyle is a great solicitor, very knowledgeable, and highly supportive to her clients.’
‘Very compassionate client-focused approach and can provide an all round children/finance service.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Charlotte Knappett
Other key lawyers
Richard Busby; Rachel Earnshaw; Ash Peachey; Julia Brewer; Lisa O'Boyle; Ties Bouwmeester