
Switalskis Solicitors fields a ‘well established, experienced team with good depth and lots of know-how’, with expertise in complex divorce proceedings, child law issues, and complex estate matters. Toby Netting leads the practice with Jennifer Heckingbottom, who is one of the ’best solicitors in the care sector’. Also at leadership level are Clare Peckett and Allan Layfield. Alternative dispute resolution is a strength of the team, with a number of the members trained as skilled mediators. Samantha Downes is also key to the team.
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‘Well-established, experienced team with good depth and lots of know-how.’
‘Jennifer Heckingbottom is one of the best solicitors in the care sector, especially in dealing with care cases for the children. Knowledgeable, practical, problem solver with authentic experience.’
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Practice head
Clare Peckett; Toby Netting; Jennifer Heckingbottom; Allan Layfield
Other key lawyers
Samantha Downes