Phillips Law applies a ‘strong client focus’ to its family work, with the Basingstoke team taking on matters from complex and high-net-worth matrimonial finances to Children Act proceedings and cohabitation disputes, and also able to advise on nuptial agreements and special guardianship orders. Elizabeth Taylor heads the practice, an accredited mediator with comprehensive family law experience. Daniel Weintroub is praised for his client support, and Howard Gardener continues to work as a consultant within the team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm made the divorce itself very simple with good advice at all stages. Everything has always been explained thoroughly and concisely.'

  • ‘Daniel Weintroub has been fantastic from the outset of this, quite frankly, nightmarish situation.'

  • ‘The team have approached my case in a way which is sensitive to the complexities of the case. This allows me to achieve the required level of representation without being pulled into unnecessary disputes.’

  • ‘Daniel Weintroub seems always available to answer urgent queries. While I know he has other clients it feels like I am the most important because of the attention to detail he gives to my case and the responsiveness to queries. I feel as if I have someone on my side who is able to explain clearly what is going on and to provide me the information I need to make decisions.’

  • ‘Howard Gardener did an excellent job in getting me a good settlement in what turned out to be difficult circumstances.’

  • ‘Howard Gardener stood out to me because he is highly qualified and experienced. I found him patient , compassionate and knowledgeable. He understood the highly emotive nature of the situation and was tolerant of it.'

Practice head

Elizabeth Taylor

Other key lawyers

Daniel Weintroub; Howard Gardener