Hall Brown Family Law , which opened its Leeds office in 2022, covers both contentious and non-contentious aspects of family law, frequently acting for clients with complex international assets. The group covers a range of issues relating to children, including abuse allegations and the relocation of children abroad. Laura Guillon, who is a ‘very experienced solicitor’, jointly leads the department with Sarah Manning, a qualified mediator with notable aptitude handling matters involving domestic abuse. Sarah Hewitt has strength advising on pre and post-nuptial agreements.
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‘The team in Leeds has seen significant growth and has an excellent reputation within the market of hiring high quality lawyers who are also down to earth and personable individuals.’
‘Sarah Manning is one of the most committed and creative mediators I have had the pleasure of working with. Sarah cuts through the issues and provides clients with a clear road map for resolving their disputes. She is a credit to the mediation community.’
‘Based on my experience of the Leeds office, and of specific members of the team there, I would say that the fact that the firm has a dedicated mediator (in Sarah Manning) as part of their team here is a key capability that sets the firm apart from some of its competitors.’
‘Market leaders; partner level exceptional; very well respected, hard-working and experienced.’
‘A suburb team which is growing and flourishing under the leadership of Laura Guillon. If you think you might need a family law solicitor, stop what you are doing and call them so you instruct them first.’
‘Laura Guillon: A very experienced solicitor and it shows. She can get done in one meeting what others take 5 to achieve. Highly recommend. Sarah Hewitt: An excellent solicitor. Cuts to the chase: clients are always glad they saw her.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Laura Guillon; Sarah Manning
Other key lawyers
Sarah Hewitt; Bronwyn Warmington