Wansbroughs

Testimonials

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• Naomi Owen's leadership of the Family team is exemplary and second to none. She is utterly dedicated to her work and unflappable, even under significant pressure. She commands respect within the court setting among judges, her professional peers, and clients alike. In keeping with the approach within the Family Team at Wansbroughs, through their commitment to client care and achieving the very best outcome possible, Kelly Davy, Anne Goodenough, and David Cooper provide a solid and dependable backbone to the team.
• We worked with Matthew Roberts, and we could not recommend him highly enough. He was diligent and intelligent in his work, as well as understanding and willing to listen and take time to help us with great kindness in a difficult situation. He supported us all the way through our legal process and afterwards when we needed advice. He is skillful in getting to the heart of a matter and putting your case forward. He was patient to explain every step to us as we went. We felt fully supported by Matthew and fully convinced of his skill in putting our case forward in the best way. He was a massive part in us getting a fair arrangement.
• Naomi Owen is a superb child care lawyer. She is calm, measured, and gives sound advice.
• Naomi Owen is extremely knowledgeable, has a reassuring presence, provides clear and realistic advice, and is a measured and persuasive advocate, not only in court but in inter partes discussions. Anne Goodenough really has her clients' backs and is not easily deterred. At the same time, she provides realistic advice and manages client expectations gently but firmly. Kelly Davy is dedicated and tenacious in pursuing her clients' cases, whilst remaining approachable and realistic in her advice.
• The family law team at Wansbroughs is very knowledgeable in all areas of children's law. I have observed their solicitors to be empathetic, particularly with vulnerable clients who require extra care and support to participate in their proceedings. The team is easy to access and provides balanced, thoughtful, and careful advice.
• I would describe the team at Wansboroughs as 'small but mighty'. The staff are all extremely knowledgeable, skilled, efficient, and friendly. As individuals and as an organization, everyone goes above and beyond to ensure clients experience a professional service.
• Kate Scammell, recently appointed head of the family team after moving from another specialist firm to lead the department, has many years of experience and is a very bright, client-focused individual. Her experience in family law has been gained over the last 20+ years working in a number of specialized practices. Her ability to identify issues at an early stage is exceptional. She is incredibly supportive of clients, and they rightly trust her judgment and empathy.
• Very well-established firm with lots of in-depth experience in all fields. All partners are of very high quality.
• Naomi Owens and her secretaries. Intelligent, resourceful, patient, and very good at problem solving.
• Kate Scammell is a brilliant head of the team. Hannah McMullen works incredibly hard and is strategically astute at taking matters to a final hearing.

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