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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Profile
Work Department
Family Law
Position
Director, Collaborative Lawyer & Solicitor
Career
Toby’s work spans various areas of family law.
Family law:
- Financial dispute resolution, private children matters, divorce and separation.
Collaborative family law:
- An interest based, non-court process, where progress is made in four-way meetings – you, your former partner and a collaboratively trained lawyer each - to reach an amicable agreement reflecting each party’s priorities and interests and avoiding adopting hard positions.
Farming divorces:
- Separations involving owned and tenanted farming assets.
Family-owned business:
- Understanding the different dynamics of family businesses and the needs of separating couples where a family business is involved.
Memberships
Toby is a specialist in his field. He has memberships, accreditations and qualifications including:
- Resolution member
- Law Society assessor for specialist accreditation and advanced specialist accreditation
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Testimonials
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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.’