Mills & Reeve LLP houses a comprehensive private family law practice poised to assist clients with various matters, from multijurisdictional financial remedy issues to assisted reproduction matters. Practice lead Katherine Kennedy focuses on high-net-worth clients negotiating settlements involving complex businesses, trusts, and high-profile individuals. Kennedy is supported by a team, which includes Matthew Saunderson, who focuses on TOLATA, Schedule 1, and surrogacy cases, among other family law instructions, and Stephanie Hawthorn, a key litigator of complex child and financial matters. Victoria Potts specialises in surrogacy work.
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‘The family team at Mills & Reeve are highly thought of in the local market. They have a great deal of experience and are known to provide an excellent service.’
‘Katherine Kennedy - technically very good and highly respected. Matthew Saunderson - already very well known across the region and very personable. Victoria Potts is a rising star - one to watch for the future.'
‘Aside of being one of the major players regionally throughout the Midlands, Mills & Reeve are known as a national firm within the family world. Katherine Kennedy heads the team and is renowned as an astute, first rate practitioner within the financial remedy area. She is also a trained mediator.'
‘Matthew Saunderson is one of the leading associates across the region. He is without doubt a rising star and likely to become a major force within this field in years to come.'
‘Mills & Reeve are a pleasure to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending them.’
‘Katherine Kennedy is very experienced and an excellent and trusted mediator and solicitor. A sensible and constructive approach to resolution can be expected.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Katherine Kennedy
Other key lawyers
Matthew Saunderson; Stephanie Hawthorn; Victoria Potts