Harbour Family Law provides a specialist offering across divorce, financial settlement and remedy proceedings, cohabitation issues, nuptial agreements, TOLATA claims, Family Law Act proceedings and Children Act matters. Founder Katy Zikking concentrates her practice on matters relating to relationship breakdowns such as financials, child arrangements and cohabitation disputes. Co-head Nicky Howarth is an expert in complex, high-value matrimonial finance matters, including those with an international element. Fiona Greener is another name to note.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘ Extremely supportive. Will always be honest and give their honest opinions. Will check in on you and keep you up to date with progress of any documents or court bundles.’
  • ‘The staff that work at Harbour Law go above and beyond for their clients. My legal issue was one that was very complicated and I did not know where to start. Harbour contacted me promptly and talked me through my options before I had even signed up to them. This level of trust was so touching and really made me feel listened to. I was able to meet with them and discuss my concerns fully and had a clear plan on how to take it forward.’

  • ‘Fiona Greener was very understanding, sympathetic and transparent about everything. She really took the time to investigate my complex matter, what options I may have and kept me updated and kept in touch with me throughout. I feel Fiona really went above and beyond for me within her role as my solicitor.'

  • 'Nicky Howarth knows her cases inside out; she is very good at seeing the bigger picture, whilst understanding the smaller details particularly those that matter most to the client. She is very robust and unfazed, but will not pursue points for the sake of it.'
  • ‘One of the best and well respected boutique firms in the South West. Always well prepared and always holding strong client relationships. Strength in depth throughout the team.’

  • ‘They are all experts in the law and all hold very strong client relationships. The firms reputation continues to go from strength to strength.'

Practice head

Katy Zikking; Nicky Howarth

Other key lawyers

Fiona Greener