With standout strengths in complex family proceedings, the team at TLT is noted for its experience in contested financial remedy, divorces, and private children law matters. The team supports victims of domestic abuse through childcare arrangements and high-net-worth matrimonial separation, navigating complex tax landscapes regarding both matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets. Natalie Drew leads the group, specialising in dispute resolution involving uncooperative parties. Other key members include Nick Cooper-Soderberg, an expert in wealth protection advice for non-married clients, and Abigail Whelan, recommended for hostile child contact disputes.
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- Natalie Drew is a standout practitioner. She is incredibly skilled from a technical perspective, but what sets her apart is the manner in which she applies that skill. She is pragmatic and solution-focused, always keeping the wider picture firmly in view.
- As a full-service law firm, TLT is able to offer family clients a service that few other firms can match, with access (where needed) to a wide range of other specialisms. With a central Bristol location in impressive offices, it is a well-regarded firm with an enviable reputation.
- Nick Cooper-Soderberg is the spearhead of the matrimonial finance team, boasting strong links with national organizations such as Resolution, and offering a unique insight into cross-jurisdictional issues and litigation with an international element. He has a smooth and reassuring manner with clients.
- Nick Cooper-Soderberg: incisive mind, empathetic with clients, pragmatic, pleasant to deal with.
- Abbie Whelan – what a talent! With her laser-focused and committed approach, she has an unrivaled ability to cut through a case; identifying key issues quickly, accurately, and streamlining processes where possible. She is an asset to the team and her clients. Nick Cooper-Soderberg is a calm and experienced practitioner whose personable and thorough approach makes him a popular choice with clients. Natalie Drew is a firecracker. Her sharp analysis and extensive experience make her an invaluable presence in the team.
- Highly organized, with superb attention to detail, the team at TLT goes above and beyond for their clients, providing practical, commercially sound, and digestible advice. They have a finger on the pulse of legal developments and are front runners in creating ways to share knowledge and learning.
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Practice head
Natalie Drew
Other key lawyers
Nick Cooper-Soderberg; Abigail Whelan