‘A good niche boutique practice with a very cohesive team. City experience brought to a South West London boutique firm. Very strong presence in South West London where it offers an extremely high quality of service at very reasonable prices.’

‘Very pragmatic and knowledgeable lawyers. Clever and will see the best route to a positive outcome.’

‘They are a niche boutique family law firm in Kingston, which is unusual. They punch above their weight and completely hold their own against Magic circle firms in central London. Seriously impressive and have built up a loyal following with word of mouth recommendations.’

‘The are the best firm in Guildford and probably the best outside of London. They provide a first class level of advice and service that is very hard to beat.’

‘Shona Alexander has a huge intellect and is a real fighter when necessary. Clients rightly love her.’

‘A leading firm in Surrey and Sussex, it can draw on national expertise thanks to its links to London. A very classy outfit with a firm understanding of the needs of parties in the home counties.’

‘Cripps are an absolute powerhouse of a regional team and all that you would expect of a firm that does London work in the provinces. The strength in depth they have as a team is up there with the best in Kent, Surrey & Sussex.’

‘Alex Davies has built the family team up in a way that others can only try to replicate. He would not be out of place at any of the top firms in London!’

‘The team at Cripps has both strength and depth; they are excellent at what they do whether money or children, and when appropriate they work together to ensure that key strategic decisions are made with a coherent and tactical approach.’

‘Family Law Partners in Horsham is a dynamic team headed by the excellent Kate Elliott. They are enthusiastic, hard working and have a ‘can do’ attitude both with clients, the court and other professionals. They have the unfailing ability to handle complex cases with ease and intelligence. They are a firm who are particularly skilled at understanding a client’s wishes and needs and utilising both litigation and out of court resolution to help achieve the best possible outcomes. If I was in need of help, this is the firm I would go to. ’

‘Kate Elliott is simply phenomenal. Kate is everything you could ask for in a partner: hard working, passionate, unfailingly enthusiastic, a superb team leader. Her client handling skills are excellent. She is a brilliant tactician. She is intelligent and achieves amazing results for clients. It is hard to think of anyone better in the industry.’

‘Polly Dallyn works incredibly hard for clients. She is efficient, bright and understands what a client/court/barrister needs, almost before they do. A real star of the future.’

‘From the initial consultation to the final piece of work together I cannot fault Jones Nickolds at any point. Their knowledge, support, pragmatism and efforts have been unequivocally brilliant. I could not be more pleased I instructed their support for my case and would have no hesitation in recommending them to people I know.’

‘The team at Jones Nickolds are wonderful – incredibly professional, knowledgeable and supportive. My divorce has not been amicable but I know I have received the best advice throughout and been guided to what is best for the children and I going forward.’

‘Expert knowledge and experience, pragmatic and realistic advice, very efficient, clear communications’

‘A great niche firm who provide a excellent, attention to detail service to their clients. Really user friendly to work with and prepared to go the extra mile for their clients.’

‘Victoria Walker is an excellent family lawyer: a very safe pair of hands with great judgement and tremendous client care skills.’

‘A fantastic law firm, specialising in family matters in the Guildford area. They deal with the full range of family issues and offer sensitive, careful advice to clients. They are very solution driven.’

‘The solicitors I was in touch with were all wonderful to deal with. Really human and empathetic, with the starting point being non-confrontational, but also very clear about when we should be pushing back or standing our ground. I valued the clarity of explanations at each stage, there was very limited “legal speak”, and wherever that was necessary e.g. in legal documents it was all explained in a way that made it easier for me to make decisions. Very responsive and were able to make themselves available when I needed further input. Would highly recommend for anyone going through divorce. ’

‘Veronica Gilmour is the leading family law solicitor in the area and offers her clients the immense reassurance of huge experience combined with a hardworking approach and a dedication to each and every client. She is top of the list when it comes to recommendations to clients in the area.’

‘PMC are an exceptionally strong family law team. They have a real range of high quality partners and associates, both in their London and Surrey offices. Instructions are always very detailed, thorough and organised.’

‘I can’t thank Miranda Green enough. She remained fair and realistic throughout my divorce journey and I always knew what the next steps need to be, what I need to provide her with, and her correspondence and all paperwork to my ex husband’s legal team was always on time and professional.’

‘Helena French was amazing with pretty much immediate responses, never failing answering many of my questions and I can genuinely say that I always felt she was working on my case with all of her abilities and knowledge. Helena was very patient with me and led me through the divorce process with ease and humanity that I’ve learned is rare to find during these proceedings.’

‘Russell-Cooke is an incredible firm that deserves a recognition for their knowledge, hard work and humanity.’

‘Stevens & Bolton are exceptional in every way. I do not know of another law firm outside of London, that handles cases with the attention and skill that this firm does. Their family team sit amongst other highly capable teams. In several cases, their commercial and private wealth team have provided invaluable advice at a moment’s notice. There is no case they could not handle.’

‘Nicola Harries is the star of the show. She is extraordinarily clever and is able to get to the nub of a case very quickly. No detail is missed, but she is careful not to miss the woods for the trees. If I were to get divorced, I would use Nicola.’

‘Sean Hilton is a charming and calming guide for clients through even the most difficult of cases. A big name in the market, one who is getting bigger for good reason. He has a well deserved reputation for excellence and ability beyond his years. A very bright future awaits.’

‘Exceptional knowledge; listen to issues and deal with clients in a pleasant way.’

‘I am always so impressed by the Blackfords Family Team. Each of them have such a high level of commitment to each of their individual clients, meticulous case preparation and the ability to manage a heavy case load with sufficient and bespoke attention to each client. They are a very busy team, such is their reputation and expertise but they never loose sight of the needs of the individual clients and families at the heart of their work.’

‘Nicola Chamberlain is an exceptional solicitor and so hard working. Her work comprises some of the most complex of cases to come before the family court and she excels in finding a robust and client centred strategy; her huge expertise and knowledge of family law is second to none. She is calm, and personable and clients adore her. She is highly respected in the sector.’

‘Julia Francis-Owusuasefais as approachable as they come. She always knows the case in the finest of details and makes the trickiest of hearings much more digestible. Her communication is excellent and she is a star within the team.’

‘Brachers are the strongest Family Law team in the Kent area. The quality of their partners and solicitors are of a higher level than their local rivals and are equally as adept at dealing with low asset cases as they are UHNW clients.’

‘Mei-Ling McNab is a brilliant negotiator who fights her client corner fiercely.’

‘Mark Leeson brings a wealth of experience to the job and is a confident advocate, when required, in his own right. He is very much liked by his clients. Mark is client-focused, motivated, constructive, very affable and excellent at his job.’

‘Lauren Guy is professional and focused when dealing with a challenging and disruptive cases. At each stage from Round Table to mediation and eventually court she offered professional support as well as emotional to ensure I was guided through each process of the divorce.’

‘Edward Cooke Family Law exceeded expectations on every count. One of the biggest positives for me was the way Lauren Guy listened to my concerns, questions and worries and put my mind at ease, always ensuring the children’s needs were put first which ultimately led to the best possible outcome for them.’

‘Edward Cooke is quite simply brilliant. He is really personable and clients trust him. He is, in addition, an extremely experienced mediator and will try to divert cases into a more amicable process if possible which is very valuable for clients.’

‘Rebecca Cozens was an absolute delight to have as a lawyer. She listened and offered solutions, detailed information and meticulous follow-up to the meeting. I was impressed with her knowledge and her calm presence.’

‘Sarah Archibald was absolutely outstanding. I had complete confidence in her throughout and she explained everything patiently and in detail. She dealt professionally with another firm when their responses were frustrating.’

‘Demelza Patricio is excellent. She is a really brilliant lawyer and has fantastic client handling skills.’

‘A welcoming and supportive team of individuals who care about their clients and achieving good outcomes for them.’

‘As a firm they value team effort and associates work to support each other. There is a sense that they strive to achieve the best outcomes possible for the clients.’

‘Jonathan da Costa is an exceptionally good family solicitor.’

‘Sue Knight was consistently dedicated and supportive. Her attention to detail was unmatched and she was unwavering in her determination to help me. She went above and beyond to advocate for me. She was always available to me and had my best interests at heart. I could not recommend her highly enough.’

‘James Leach put me at my ease, sounding genuinely interested and sympathetic to the trauma my family has suffered. James was friendly, warm and interested. I really feel he has my back which, when you have spent so many years being scared, is a truly remarkable and precious thing.’

‘Julia Dyson is a highly professional and compassionate solicitor who is expertly guiding me through a very complex divorce and financial agreement.’

‘A real regional powerhouse.  Attracts top quality work and delivers consistently high outcomes.’

‘Samantha Jago has excellent legal knowledge and skills. She is client focused and able to provide realistic advice.’

‘The staff at DMH Stallard LLP are not only incredibly professional and thorough, they are also kind, compassionate, and truly care about their clients. I have found this to be the case with whoever I have dealt with.’

‘After recently expanding massively, the team are very responsive, handle a heavy work load and work well together.’

‘Max Konarek, partner and joint Head of the Family & Childcare Department, provides exceptional support, penetrating the often challenging depths of childcare evidence, which can otherwise seem overwhelming to clients.’

‘Max Konarek and Ryan Booth are highly specialised. They know their way around the science and medicine as well as the tactical acumen that is vital in acting for parents at this level.’

‘This is an exceptional team in the Kent area, with a standout team of family specialists.’

‘The head of the team, Kelly Sharman is a superstar. She is a master of her craft and the most talented and respected leader of her generation. She is the absolute go to for HNW and UHNW finance matters.’

‘The team at Judge & Priestley LLP work effortlessly to ensure high standards are met and upheld across the firm. They ensure smooth and efficient coordination between case handlers to facilitate the best outcomes for each client.’

‘I rate Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP very highly. The firm endeavour to provide a first rate service to clients in all respects and, in my experience, achieve their aim.’

‘I would not hesitate to recommend Grant Parker to anyone requiring a solicitor to assist them through the court process, or indeed, any litigation. He is highly experienced and understands the system extremely well. He will put his client’s interests first to ensure the best possible outcome for them.’

‘Emma Van Bunnens not only has our interests at heart, she seems to have them hard-wired into her DNA. She has never failed to tell us what we need to hear, regardless of what we have liked to have heard.’

‘More traditional model of local Surrey firm, with a client base that loves the personal attention and effort.’

‘Selena Ludick is highly rated. She is very experienced and understands how to deal with difficult and complex cases. Clients know they have someone who will fight to ensure the client gets the very best of outcomes.’

‘Anne Macalister is excellent – very experienced, professional, switched on and a pleasure to work with. ’

‘I have been very impressed with the two solicitors that I have been instructed by at this firm -Emma Newman and John Newberry. They support their clients through an emotionally draining process and give good sensible advice.’

‘The team offers focused, practical advice which makes them stand out. They are excellent lawyers who do everything in their power to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients.’

‘Specialist family law firm, with a range of partners covering family law. ’

‘June Venters is a very experienced silk and a strong leader of her team of fee earners. The firm is one of the few where the client can obtain skilled and skilled experienced advice on the family law and criminal law consequences of their circumstances.’

‘Venters have a team rich in experience and energy.’

‘Reena Patel exudes energy and determination to represent her clients with 110% commitment.’

‘Charles Tennant is superb, he regularly gets in touch with updates, keeps you well informed regarding requirements from you.’

‘The team at Warners are most importantly, caring human beings. They are approachable and speak everyday language to clients – not legal speak. And from my experience, they listen to – and act upon – individual needs and desires, without compartmentalising.’

‘Keith Unger was a delight to deal with. He was incredibly responsive, very understanding of my situation and slightly unconventional wishes, and promptly and efficiently dealt with my situation. I would not hesitate to recommend Keith – indeed I already have done to a close friend who also received fantastic service. Cannot recommend highly enough. ’

‘Claire Schneck has been up front and honest & I respect her professionalism throughout this process.’

‘My main contact was Claire Schneck who always demonstrated her knowledge and skill to help guide me through the process. I always felt supported in the advice given and left in no doubt on the legal aspects of my case and the process to follow. She provided a very professional service from start to finish.’

‘CWJ has exceptional standards, strengths and capabilities in many key areas for example adept negotiation and mediation skills. Also a deep understanding of family law that made me feel that my rights and interests were protected throughout. Moreover they showed empathy and compassion which fostered trust and rapport.’

‘They are absolutely superb in every way, I cannot sing their praises enough.’

‘Compassionate, knowledgeable and understanding.’

‘I found the staff at Dawson Hart very professional yet approachable. They were quick to respond in urgent matters and always kept me informed of what was going on.’

‘I could not be happier with every aspect of Dean Wilson. The family yet professional feel of the company is second to none.’

‘Sarah Phillips is absolutely superb and a pleasure to work with. She is great with clients and really goes the extra mile to achieve sensible outcomes.’

‘Julian Hunt is a very experienced solicitor, well-respected by the judiciary and opponents alike. He has good judgement and is also great to work with, having a very collaborative approach to working with counsel on cases.’

‘My case is very unique, very in depth, and very challenging. Clive Hogan my solicitor, handles everything thrown at him, with no second thought and no hesitation, he makes everything understandable, clear and easy. Clive makes himself available in an instant to satisfy my understanding on things, he makes sure I understand what is happening next, and what our next steps are.’

‘Kirsty Bowers is a seasoned professional. She knows her stuff. She is extremely knowledgeable, communicative and professional.’

‘Kirsty Bowers has been dealing with all matters to do with my divorce. She has been exceptional. She is clearly an expert in dealing with tricky aspects of an acrimonious separation. She has offered expert advice and explained this in the simplest of terms, reenforcing details when needed.’

‘Gemma Purt is a star! A great approachable solicitor who gives realistic advice and steers her clients in to deal with cases proportionately and reasonably.’

‘Girlings is a always pleasure to work with. They have a strong reputation in the South East for family law and I would not hesitate in recommending them to clients.’

‘They go the extra mile and adopt a collaborative approach. ’

‘Lauren Rigby is an exemplary family solicitor who has a professional attitude. She clarifies the implications and details of the choices that clients have to make. I had a positive and well-informed experience with her while handling my case.’

‘Lauren Rigby has been a tower of strength in supporting me through a very distressing situation. My questions are always been dealt with promptly.’

‘This firm takes each individual case and treats it with the same level of attention to detail no matter the level of complexity. You are not just a case number, you are important.’

‘The family practitioners at Rix & Kay really do work as a team. Everyone I have dealt with has been friendly and professional and my impression is that they really care about giving clients the best possible service.’

‘Rebecca Jones is highly experienced but excellent at advising clients on likely outcomes in emotionally difficult cases.’

‘Janet Raeburn is knowledgeable, clear-sighted and utterly unflappable. Her cases are well-prepared and she has terrific judgment; you won’t find her running bad points or missing a trick. I have seen how Janet’s calm manner puts clients at ease and I think she manages to take a lot of the stress out of family litigation.’

‘Their practical and pragmatic approach to dealing with family disputes, whilst doing their absolute best for their clients, is quite honestly a breath of fresh air!’

‘Galbraith Gorman is a delight as an opponent. He listens to his clients and is assertive in progressing their needs and wishes, whilst providing reasoned legal arguments.’

‘Stuart Ruff has an amazing eye for detail. Stuart is organised, calm and always available. I have had the pleasure of working with him on a fairly complex matter. Stuart was diligent in preparing the case and we achieved a very good result for the client.’

‘Great service – cost efficiency is a real focus which ensures clients get great value for money service.’

‘Kate Rayner is a class act who has great strategic vision which couples with a no nonsense approach which clients love. Kate is an effective team leader and her style ensures a loyal client following.’

‘Reshma Sunnassee is well read, legally competent and cares about her clients.’

‘Tisshaws have extremely good client care, the whole team is very driven and goes above and beyond to prepare the client’s case and to support them.’

‘They provide a superb service. Although they operate within a small team, this does not impact the service they provide. A top firm!’

‘Hana Khodabocus is a fantastic solicitor. She gets to the heart of the issues quickly and provides a diligent service.’