The team at Blake Morgan LLP is made up of ‘true experts in the field of matrimonial finance’, regularly handling complex, high-value financial disputes following divorce and separation as well as nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, and private children law work. James Davies heads the team, ’a jurisprudential force’ whose cases are often inter-jurisdictional or involving business assets; Cohabitation disputes are a particular area of expertise for Davies. Laura Bennett is recommended as a mediator, as well as handling high-value financial disputes, and Amy Maher is a qualified collaborative lawyer. Catherine Morgan departed the team in March 2025.
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‘The family team at Blake Morgan is one of the best in the area. They are all good lawyers, and a pleasure to have on the other side of a case.’
- 'Amy Maher works tirelessly for her clients.’
‘James Davies has been especially supportive and has offered exceptional advice, often in difficult circumstances. He has made me feel supported and has not let any details that would work against me go unquestioned. He is able to explain issues thoughtfully, in an understandable way, and the letters that he has written on my behalf have been excellent.’
‘Having had to go through a very tough family court case, Amy Maher from Blake Morgan tackled it with honesty, integrity and clarity. Going to court was something I was very nervous and apprehensive about, however, Amy put my mind at ease and it was a very smooth transaction from start to finish.’
‘The team is very well organised and lead by James Davies. They are true experts in the field of matrimonial finance.’
‘James Davies is an exceptional lawyer and always strives to achieve the best results for his clients. He is very client focused and has no difficulty at all in dealing with the "Magic Circle" firms. When appropriate, is relentless in his approach to disclosure.’
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Practice head
James Davies
Other key lawyers
Laura Bennett; Amy Maher; Rachel Knight