Boutique family law practice Lake Legal covers the full range of matters, with a penchant for representing medium to high-net-worth individuals. Child-related cases are an area of strength, including niche expertise pertaining to matters involving autistic children. Managing partner Claire Glaister leads the team, with broad experience advising on financial settlements. Glaister, who ‘has exceptional legal knowledge and ability’, has additional specialism in pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Also key are qualified arbitrator Lyn Ayrton, who has significant experience pertaining to divorce and separation, and ’star of the North‘ Hollie Burnett.
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- ‘They are the dream team of the North!’
- ‘Personal touch - feels like it is professional yet bespoke.’
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Practice head
Claire Glaister
Other key lawyers
Lyn Ayrton; Hollie Burnett