The family department at Harrison Clark Rickerbys caters to local and international clients and has particular expertise in high-value cases. James Grigg heads up the group and is regularly instructed on Children Act proceedings and complex financial cases. Carolyn Green specialises in financial remedy matters, often involving complex corporate or pension issues. Andrew Morris deals with a range of cohabitation matters and private children law issues, while James Osborne’s varied caseload includes matrimonial and children matters; he is also a skilled litigator. James Shorrock is also well-versed in financial remedy work.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘James Grigg is urbane, practical and very sensible. Carolyn Green is sensible and very experienced. James Shorrock is one of the best juniors in the country.'

  • ‘The team at HCR are absolutely first-class. They supported me legally through a very tricky, complicated and protracted divorce and during that time they never let me down. They were always available despite the situation and provided first-class service.’

  • ‘A very established team with a strong reputation.’

  • ‘Andrew Morris is a formidable lawyer who is prepared to give robust advice while still fighting his client's corner. He works hard to get the best outcomes for clients.’

  • ‘HCR is the premier firm in the south west for private family work.’

  • ‘James Osborne is a dedicated solicitor who is devastatingly good. I have had multiple cases where both sides of a case have rushed to try and instruct him first.’

Practice head

James Grigg

Other key lawyers

Carolyn Green; Andrew Morris; James Osborne; James Shorrock