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Sills & Betteridge LLP incorporating Acclaimed Family Law

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The ‘prompt and reliable’ practice at Sills & Betteridge LLP incorporating Acclaimed Family Law is ’friendly and efficient’, and is well versed in handling complex matters for a range of clients. The department splits its focus across finance, care work, private children issues, emergency work, and mediation. Leading the team is Emma Lawler, with expertise in the financial elements of relationship breakdowns, particularly pre- and post-nuptial agreements and separation agreements. Peter Dadswell is of note, with experience in children disputes and cohabitee issues. Sandra Russell is well versed at handling complex financial matters,  and handles non-court family dispute resolution, while Michelle Cooper acts mainly for clients in the media sector.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The practice is very approachable and welcoming to clients. I have found the team to be friendly and efficient in dealing with requests at all times.’

  • ‘I have been working with Sandra Russell and have found her to be incredibly supportive during a difficult process. She gets straight to the point and has been great at finding solutions for me.’

  • ‘The team has provided a personable and high level of service, easy to work with and very efficient.’

  • ‘Sandra Russell is an exceptional lawyer and is a delight to work with. She is highly professional, extremely knowledgeable and fair minded. Sandra has provided a high level of service and support throughout the legal process, given clear advice and most importantly has given me peace of mind knowing I am in very capable hands.'

  • ‘Sandra Russell and the team have been exceptionally helpful, focused and supportive throughout a difficult period in my life. They are honest, provide strong guidance on what is best for me and my family and are willing to be flexible to accommodate our needs.'

  • ‘Sandra Russell is very supportive, to the point and gives me full confidence that the decisions I'm making are right for my family. Sandra's experience in the field and the context she is able to provide me about certain elements of the proceedings gives me that peace of mind that it's a realistic approach and that it is what is best for me and my family. She's attentive, responsive and knows my case inside out.’

  • ‘Very informative and precise with outlining processes and potential realistic outcomes.'

  • 'Sandra Russell- she was very understanding, had an extensive knowledge. She gave me the time I needed to process the information and followed everything up with an email.'

  • 'Sandra was not only dogged in her attention to detail and efficiency but was also supportive of my case and viewpoint boosting my confidence as needed but also being realistic about outcomes and expectations.'

  • 'The team was approachable, friendly, and personable. I don't use solicitors, so finding one that can work down to my level was a massive help to get me through this difficult time.'

Practice head

Emma Lawler

Other key lawyers

Peter Dadswell; Sandra Rusell; Michelle Cooper