‘Well known for the breadth and depth of knowledge and experience within the team’, the family practice at Blake Morgan LLP in Southampton specialises in complex financial and children-related matters, and has experience handling Schedule 1 and TOLATA cases. Simon Burge heads the team, combining ’enormous experience’ with a ‘commercial focus’ and particular expertise in high-net-worth financial disputes, and Jennifer Williamson is a trained collaborative lawyer with niche expertise regarding menopause and family law, noted for her ’creative problem solving skills’. For mediation, Rachel Giles is the go-to.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jennifer Williamson has a solutions focused approach and is a pleasure to work alongside. Always collaborative and a safe pair of hands.’
  • ‘Blakes have a reputation for quality and expertise. I find them approachable and plain speaking.’

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Simon Burge
Simon Burge
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Jennifer Williamson
Jennifer Williamson
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Rachel Giles
Rachel Giles
Practice head

Simon Burge

Other key lawyers

Jennifer Williamson; Rachel Giles