Ashfords LLP’s broad practice encompasses all aspects of family law, handling both national and global matters. Zoe Porter leads the family team and has a particular focus on high-value divorce and financial matters arising from a relationship breakdown. Jayne Turner is an expert in complex and high-net-worth cases involving business, inherited wealth, pension funds and investment portfolios; she also specialises in farming divorces. In Bristol, Samantha Newton has extensive experience acting for high-net-worth individuals, business owners and professional sporting clients. Megan Prideaux and Isobel Massey are other names to note.
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‘Zoe Porter and Jayne Turner are probably the most experienced practitioners in the area. Megan Prideaux and Jonathan Yates are both excellent juniors.’
‘The family team are just that, a team - they are caring and empathetic. This can only benefit clients who are likely to be in a heightened emotional state when dealing with family legal matters.’
‘Jayne Turner and her team are all approachable and clearly work hard to obtain the best outcome they can for their clients.’
‘Ashfords' family team has a really cooperative approach. Their priorities are right. It is about de-escalation of conflict and helping a family move on from divorce, while maintaining relationships as parents. They are a pleasure to work with as a result, even in very difficult cases.’
‘Zoe Porter is the best in Exeter, and also works from the Bristol office too. She is a real stand out in the South West - practical, pragmatic, kind and approachable, while having great technical knowledge.'
- 'Samantha Newton is building a strong reputation in Bristol for finance and children work, and also pre nups. Megan Prideaux is also very good.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Samantha Newton
Practice head
Zoe Porter
Other key lawyers
Jayne Turner; Samantha Newton; Megan Prideaux; Isobel Massey; Jonathan Yates