Experienced in Children Act proceedings as well as matrimonial finance work, handling financial remedy disputes involving international assets, trusts, businesses and large pensions, and negotiating wealth protection agreements, the team at Shakespeare Martineau LLP advises a wealthy client base. Helen Bowns heads up the team from the Stratford-upon-Avon office, acting for high-net-worth clients. Deanna Phillips-Mills’ broad practice covers relationship breakdown and matters involving domestic abuse.
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- 'Deanna Phillips-Mills stands out for her dedication to client care and depth of expertise in private law children cases. She has a reputation for being thorough, approachable, and highly skilled in resolving disputes relating to child arrangements and parental responsibility. Her ability to engage sensitively with clients while maintaining a firm, results-driven approach makes her an invaluable asset to the team.'
- 'The whole SM team recognised how difficult I was during the process and took time to explain each step and were always available for any questions, however minor. While technically very capable it was their obvious care for how I was coping and feeling. That was their clear point of difference for me.’
Practice head
Helen Bowns
Other key lawyers
Deanna Phillips-Mills