Tania Derrett-Smith, who handles the financial aspects of relationship breakdowns and disputes over child arrangements, leads Weightmans LLP’s Birmingham-based family offering, supported by Rupa Parekh, whose broad remit encompasses high-net-worth financial remedy and wealth protection agreements. Trained in collaborative law and other ADR methods and well-versed across the full spectrum of private family law matters, the team is equipped to handle disputes involving cross-border assets as well as issues of capacity, abuse, and coercive control. Mike Follis arrived in November of 2024, bringing over 40 years of experience to the practice.
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‘Tania Derrett-Smith is a knowledgeable and collaborative lawyer who wants the best for her clients without unnecessary conflict. She is responsive and a delight to work with.'
‘Tania Derrett-Smith is a standout partner here. I would not hesitate to refer clients to Tania who will be tenacious when she has to be and maintains a focus on pragmatic and commercial resolution of matters. She will stand up for her clients in litigation - her experience gives confidence in her judgment of outcomes.’
‘The team offers a professional service. All of the members of the team I have dealt with have been knowledgeable and committed to getting the best result for the client.'
‘Tania Derrett-Smith is very experienced and knowledgeable. She is also very good at having a sympathetic yet still sufficiently professional relationship with clients. This enables her to provide robust advice when required.'
‘Tania Derrett-Smith is friendly, approachable, and pragmatic, with a wealth of experience in high-end financial disputes. She is also tenacious in fighting her client's corner when necessary.’
‘A good law firm.’
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Practice head
Tania Derrett-Smith
Other key lawyers
Rupa Parekh; Mike Follis