Recommended for its ‘unrivalled legal prowess’, the family team at Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront) regularly promotes constructive, non-court dispute resolution methods, including the Resolution Together one lawyer two clients model, while also offering expertise across matrimonial finances, child arrangements, wealth protection, surrogacy, and civil partnerships. Practice head Emma Wilders-Pratt has experience of highly intricate financial disputes, and head of the Southampton team Grant Cameron and Winchester team head Laura Bell are both trained mediators. Zoe Minton has experience of cases with Children’s Services involvement, and Amy Trench, also a mediator, is recommended in Southampton.
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Testimonials
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- 'Zoe Minton is an outstanding solicitor that provides wrap around care to her clients and is focused at all times on their best interests. She is a credit to the family law team and Trethowans.’
‘The go to team for family law in Hampshire.’
‘Laura Bell is exceptional. She understands clients issues and has a natural, likeable quality which puts clients at ease. She has an outstanding level of legal knowledge.'
- 'Zoe Minton continues to go from strength to strength. She really cares for her clients.’
‘Trethowans are a one stop shop for all legal services covering 3 counties making its legal prowess unrivalled for a firm of their size in the county. Uniquely, what is not lost with their size is their down to earth and approachable demeaner. The size of the family team allows them to offer skills and expertise at any level for any client.’
‘Emma Wilders-Pratt is incredibly hard working and supportive of her team. She is an excellent practitioner with an extensive knowledge of the law and practice. She shows great empathy with clients and takes away the pressure from them. She is highly regarded by her clients for her supportive nature and fights hard for them to get the best outcome they could possibly want.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Emma Wilders-Pratt
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Amy Trench
Practice head
Emma Wilders-Pratt; Laura Bell; Grant Cameron
Other key lawyers
Amy Trench; Zoe Minton