Able to draw upon strength-in-depth at various levels of seniority, Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice provides a ‘professional and slick service’ to clients across both financial remedy and private children cases across south Wales as well as further afield. Melanie Hamer ’always fights hard and gets the best outcome’ for high-net-worth clients, in particular, on financial remedy cases in the aftermath of a divorce as well as drafting co-habitation and pre-nuptial agreements. The ‘outstanding’ Sarah Wyburn also regularly handles high-value financial remedy cases, and has niche expertise in relation to same sex marriages and civil partnerships. Drawing upon ’forensic attention to detail’, David James excels in handling complex ancillary relief cases that involve businesses/pensions, and children contact issues. Rebecca Knight is appreciated for her ability ‘to master the details while keeping the bigger picture in mind’, and handles complex matters including Schedule 1 children cases and surrogacy issues. Sam John who is ’fantastic’; the ‘pragmatic’ Lucy Morris, who recently joined the team from Lux Family Law; and the ’very sensible and calm’ Fay Jones are also key contacts.
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- 'They provide a professional and slick service to clients.'
- 'Melanie Hamer's advice is clear, precise and easy to follow. She does not get side-tracked into unnecessary issues - and always fights hard and gets the best outcome.'
- 'Rebecca Knight is fearless when fighting to protect her clients' interests. She's very good with complex cases as she is able to master the details while keeping the bigger picture in mind.'
- 'Sarah Wyburn is an outstanding family lawyer, with astonishing attention to detail who fights hard to achieve the best outcomes.'
- 'David James is a hugely experienced lawyer, very personable with strong client care skills, and forensic attention to detail.'
- 'Sam John is fantastic at the detail, has a great relationship with clients and fights hard to protect their interests.'
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Melanie Hamer; Sarah Wyburn; Rebecca Knight; David James; Sam John
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Lucy Morris; Fay Jones; Bethan Tapper