‘Zoe Porter and Jayne Turner are probably the most experienced practitioners in the area. Megan Prideaux and Jonathan Yates are both excellent juniors.’

‘The family team are just that, a team – they are caring and empathetic. This can only benefit clients who are likely to be in a heightened emotional state when dealing with family legal matters.’

‘Jayne Turner and her team are all approachable and clearly work hard to obtain the best outcome they can for their clients.’

‘The Burges Salmon team has great strength across all levels of seniority, as well as the great benefit of being part of a full-service firm and able to draw on its knowledge of other areas of practice.’

‘Sarah Hoskinson is excellent, with a winning combination of strategic awareness, attention to detail and litigation experience.’

‘Hebe Thorne is wise beyond her years, and a great asset.’

‘Clare Webb is a superb family law solicitor who offers her clients an excellent professional service. She fights their corner and does all she can to achieve their objectives whilst also being realistic. Her judgement on the key strategic decisions to be made in any case is excellent.’

‘Gareth Schofield is the best family finance solicitor in the country. Hannah Livesey, Laura Podger and Leonie Browning are all excellent juniors.’

‘The team provides expert advice and has strength running through the entire team. All are experts in the law and make themselves very accessible. Gareth Schofield and Claire Webb both lead from the front and hold very strong client relationships.’

‘Philippa Morgan is a star, quite simply a leader in the field of international child abduction. No-one beats her for the combination of knowledge, experience and ability. Joshua Roderick is also a star individual, an excellent solicitor with great legal and tactical instincts; and he is an excellent advocate.’

‘Philippa Morgan is an exceptionally experienced and competent practitioner in the field of international child abduction proceedings and also proceedings in the High Court under the Inherent Jurisdiction.’

‘Joshua Roderick is great solicitor and proactive. A future star.’

‘Daniel Eames’ knowledge of international family law matters is excellent and he does not shy away from difficult and/or technical points, even if the case is otherwise tricky to present.’

‘This is unarguably the best family team in the South West. They are great team players and work collaboratively.’

‘Daniel Eames is one of the brightest and best family law solicitors outside London. He has a great strategic overview of cases and never loses sight of the end goal. His clients love him because they know he is giving them 100% at all times. His grasp of International Law and Regulations is second to none. He is the go-to lawyer for cases with an international element.’

‘I will never hesitate to recommend RWK Goodman to clients. Their reputation in Family Law is well-deserved, and they provide excellent value for money for clients. Team members are always on top of all legal developments and their cumulative experience is second-to-none. The firm are a joy to work with.’

‘Jayne Martins is a brilliant lawyer. She offers realistic and pragmatic advice. She is also an excellent mediator. I have sent her clients who have returned to me very impressed.’

‘Jon Toogood is very experienced. He has seen it all before and is able to deal sensibly and robustly with some of the tactics you see from some firms. He is very good at assessing at an early stage what is relevant and what is irrelevant. He is an excellent lawyer.’

‘I have been very impressed with Andrew Barton and his attention to detail, work rate and ability to manage the case and the client’s expectations. He is a very impressive family lawyer. The support he has had from his associates is equally impressive.’

‘I worked with Sarah Hindle on a very difficult matter. This was compounded by the presentation of the client, who was intelligent but vulnerable by virtue of her life experiences. Sarah was immeasurably patient, incredibly efficient and is obviously a highly skilled, intelligent lawyer.’

‘Sarah Hindle heads a brilliant team.’

‘Sean McNally is a beacon in the field of family law. He has both the depth and breadth of many years experience as well as the intellectual aptitude and strong legal knowledge to provide unrivalled service to his clients. Sean is efficient, effective and gets results for his clients quickly.’

‘Katie Taft has exemplary knowledge in legal practice, statute, case law and procedure. Katie provides realistic and sound advice to clients. Her clients consistently find her to be a warm and impressive solicitor to work with both in and out of court.’

‘Georgia McWilliam has a delightful personable approach with her clients. She is highly regarded by both those that instruct her and those she instructs. Georgia has an encyclopaedic knowledge of her cases, which sets her apart from competitors. She leaves no stone unturned in her determination to achieve the optimal outcome for her clients.’

‘Jessica Pitt is collaborative and commercial.’

‘Jessica Pitt heads up a strong team and as a firm, Foot Anstey are able to advise on most areas of legal practice ensuring they can offer client’s advice across the legal spectrum.’

‘Jessica Pitt is a strong and experienced figurehead, with a reputation for being pragmatic. She is sensible solicitor who is able to adapt her approach to the client and opposing approach to a case.’

‘James Grigg is urbane, practical and very sensible. Carolyn Green is sensible and very experienced. James Shorrock is one of the best juniors in the country.’

‘The team at HCR are absolutely first-class. They supported me legally through a very tricky, complicated and protracted divorce and during that time they never let me down. They were always available despite the situation and provided first-class service.’

‘A very established team with a strong reputation.’

‘Jennifer Pollock is really smart, hardworking and dedicated to her clients.’

‘Erin Sawyer is a standout in her field in cases with an international element.’

‘Jennifer Pollock is a focused and driven solicitor. Her case preparation is exceptional, she provides a first-class service to her clients.’

‘Daniel Sanders stands out. He is an absolute star: he gives accurate advice and is not afraid to advise clients on aspects of their case which aren’t as strong. Dan has a methodical approach and will think tactically as the matter unfolds.’

‘Lindsay Halliwell, Michelle Bettell and Amy Baugh are very competent and work hard for their clients to achieve the best possible outcome.’

‘There is a very consistent and cohesive culture present with this firm. It feels like there is a shared vision of providing a great service to their clients and a genuine human touch.’

‘Daniela Nickols is a superb children solicitor who goes above and beyond for all of her clients. Her strong grasp of the law coupled with the strength of her advocacy makes her a fierce opponent.’

‘Daniela Nickols is always at pains to ensure that her client’s interests are being protected or advanced, as appropriate. She is entirely dedicated and committed to her work.’

‘The team is well-equipped and one of the leading names in Bath. They are able to travel to court and will attend with counsel which is helpful.’

‘Natalie Drew and Nick Cooper-Soderberg are first-rate lawyers. They give extremely sensible, compassionate, pragmatic advice but are robust litigators where called for. They give proper advice to their clients and are very at home dealing with complex matters. I could not recommend them highly enough.’

‘Nick Cooper-Soderberg is a standout performer. He is an expert in what he does, and always committed to his client’s case.’

‘Nick Cooper-Soderberg has an excellent manner with clients and is very supportive. Abigail Whelan is pragmatic and sensible.’

‘The VWV team are all deeply committed to their clients and achieving the best outcome for them whether it is through settlement or contested proceedings. They are very professional but equally approachable and combine their expertise in family law with empathy, understanding what matters for the client.’

‘The team is led by Sam Hickman, and her approach is fostered by the whole team. The family team provide excellent advice with a commercially minded strategic approach with their client always at the fore.’

‘The whole team navigates emotionally challenging cases with warmth and empathy while maintaining a firm focus on achieving the best possible outcome.’

‘Courtesy, prompt responses, professionalism.’

‘I approached Barcan & Kirby LLP for assistance and advice during my acrimonious separation and ultimate divorce. My solicitor is Tom Powles, and we built a good relationship based on trust and collaboration that positively impacted the outcome of the divorce settlement.’

‘The team offers a client focused and friendly service.’

‘The team offers a client-focused service. They are user-friendly and clients receive excellent customer care.’

‘The team are all deeply committed to their clients and achieving the best outcome for them whether it is through settlement or contested proceedings. Each member is individually strong but also has the benefit of being in a strong team, meaning their advice and approach is spot on.’

‘They are robust in their litigation but matched with empathetic client care. They achieve fantastic outcomes for clients whilst ensuring they feel supported along the way.’

‘ Extremely supportive. Will always be honest and give their honest opinions. Will check in on you and keep you up to date with progress of any documents or court bundles.’

‘The staff that work at Harbour Law go above and beyond for their clients. My legal issue was one that was very complicated and I did not know where to start. Harbour contacted me promptly and talked me through my options before I had even signed up to them. This level of trust was so touching and really made me feel listened to. I was able to meet with them and discuss my concerns fully and had a clear plan on how to take it forward.’

‘Fiona Greener was very understanding, sympathetic and transparent about everything. She really took the time to investigate my complex matter, what options I may have and kept me updated and kept in touch with me throughout. I feel Fiona really went above and beyond for me within her role as my solicitor.’

‘The practice is very attentive to the clients needs. The family team work well together.’

‘Everyone I have encountered at the practice show respect and kindness to each other and their clients. They show care and support and they seem to genuinely care about their clients.’

‘Their communication is exceptional. I absolutely love how much they do for the community and the amount of charitable events they are involved with. And they are hugely successful and tough solicitors who fight for their clients.’

‘As a team Porter Dodson are very professional and extremely helpful. All the staff are kind and thoughtful.’

‘The firm is professional, calm, articulate and supportive. Giving solid advice and acting only where necessary. I would recommend the firm to anyone going through divorce and/or child proceedings.’

‘Zoe Gaitskell is always calm, professional, unflustered, remembers details, responds quickly and simply doesn’t make mistakes. Zoe is an absolute gem of a solicitor.’

‘The team has been outstanding and professional with there delivery and understanding with my case. Thoroughly knowledgeable and approachable.’

‘Zoe Carter and Courtney Rooney have always been friendly, approachable and understanding. With their knowledge I have felt my case was always in very good hands.’

‘Joanna Newton has guided me with care and understanding through situations that have arisen during my divorce that have been emotionally charged for me, with clear practical solutions for the way forward.’

‘Thrings are extremely client focused and as a result their client care is second to none.’

‘Zhenja Cann and Victoria Tallis – Both are stand out in terms of their client care. They are extremely conscientious.’

‘The Family Team at Thrings bring a combination of appropriate advice regarding the best route to achieving an outcome in the matter brought to them. This includes using Alternative Dispute Resolution where appropriate.’

‘Caroline Ryan is very commercially savvy. Doesn’t give in easily in pursuing her client’s case. Aimee Aspinall is excellent junior lawyer who really understands her client’s needs, while protecting their best interests.’

‘The team at Tozers is knowledgeable and has access to high-quality external resources that can make a real difference in a case. Their communication is clear and swift, ensuring that clients are always well-informed.’

‘A key strength of Tozers is the seamless collaboration within the team. Multiple solicitors are well-versed in the details of my case, allowing them to address issues and queries with the same level of knowledge and expertise. This ensures continuity and efficiency in handling complex matters.’

‘Emma Wilders-Pratt has gone above and beyond in making the process of divorce as good as it can be, an amazing lawyer with a personal approach to meet individual needs.’

‘Trethowans are a fantastic South Coast firm. I have used them for personal matters as well as recommending their Family Law team to friends and family. They have depth to their team, covering all levels of experience as well as a wide geographical spread. The Family Law team are cohesive and work exceptionally well with one another providing an outstanding service to their client base.’

‘In my view, the go to firm for family law in the local area.’

‘Walker Family Law are true family specialists and they do it very well. Their practice matrix now covers a huge part of the South and South West and their practice areas reach across the family spectrum, private and public law matters.’

‘Ian Walker, Sue Ellingham and Kim Stradling are all experienced advocates. Maxine Robinson brings a wealth of local authority experience and is an experienced solicitor within the child care team. It is always a pleasure working with Walker Family Law, they are straightforward to deal with and committed to the Resolution Code of Conduct.’

‘The family law team at Walker Family Law is outstanding. Their strength lies not only in their deep legal knowledge but also in the breadth of experience across the team.’

‘Jonathan Eager is excellent. His rapport with his clients is second to none. Sharon Giles is no nonsense and pragmatic.’

‘Sharon Giles is pragmatic, approachable, sensible and easy to deal with.’

‘Joeli Boxall was excellent from the first introductory call I had with her through to the resolution of my legal matter.’

‘Wollens is one of the top firms in the country for public law children cases. Rachel Carter is absolutely amazing. There is no one on the country better than her. She and her team are highly knowledgeable on the medical issues and science in cases of infant death and serious injury.’

‘Rebecca Proctor is an experienced practitioner who has developed good relationships with family law solicitors in this area. She takes a pragmatic and constructive approach to this work and will always focus upon achieving a negotiated outcome where possible.’

‘The whole team proved to be pleasant, sympathetic and professional.’

‘Amanda Lyons is a family law solicitor who stands out. Her client care is impeccable. She is a robust and experienced lawyer.’

‘I highly recommend GA Solicitors for anyone navigating the financial aspects of divorce. Their blend of expertise and genuine care for clients is second to none. For potential clients looking for a firm that not only understands the complexities of divorce finance but also offers a supportive and tailored approach, this practice is an excellent choice.’

‘Amanda Lyons has been very supportive with my case.’

‘Norman Hartnell is a really warm, approachable solicitor with a brilliant grasp of law and one who fights hard for his clients, who are often vulnerable.’

‘Stephen Sowden’s knowledge of the law is exceptional and he clearly has the ear of the court and respect of his peers.’

‘Rachel Buckley leads the team from the front with enthusiasm and expertise. Rachel is always supportive of her clients, empathises with them and therefore always holds very strong client relationships.’

‘Wards solicitors treated me like a person not just a client. The team were understanding extremely knowledgeable and always happy to help. My ignorance of what to do and when was mitigated by the teams expert guidance and advice.’

‘Louise Boustead guided and advised me while always keeping me up to date with everything that was going on. Her friendly but no nonsense approach to my case was exactly what I needed.’

‘The Wards team are all deeply committed to their clients and achieving the best outcome for them whether it is through settlement or a contested proceedings.’

‘My initial meeting with Julie Keogh was informative and I was impressed with her ability to understand my problem.’

‘Laura Martin stood out for her efficiency, professionalism, and ability to handle my divorce smoothly without unnecessary complications. What made her different from others was her client-first approach—she listened to what I wanted, provided clear and practical advice, and never pressured me into decisions.’

‘Everyone I have spoken to at Blanchards Bailey LLP has been highly efficient which filled me with confidence from the very beginning.’

‘Rebecca Pike took on our case fully, really understanding our needs. Our situation was changing daily, and she responded with huge sensibility, care, assertiveness and rigour. The service I received was second to none. She guided me, and provided robust support and legal advice during a very complex and sensitive case. I cannot recommend her enough.’

‘They are a friendly team and super efficient. The quality of the service they provide is excellent.’

‘Rebecca Pike is by far the warmest and most approachable family lawyer I’ve found. This is such an undervalued trait in a lawyer, but it helps clients feel more at ease with an alien process. She was knowledgeable, professional and mindful of my personal circumstances. I was just so thankful to have someone of her calibre fighting my corner.’

‘Simon Immins is clear, calm and communicative in a way that inspires confidence. He was always transparent and candid and responsive.’

‘Frettens has gone from strength to strength.’

‘The team takes a holistic approach to all elements of family law and provides practical knowledge to client’s problems.’

‘Gary Watson is brilliant – fair-minded, diligent and with sound judgment.’

‘This firm has an ever growing reputation in the South West for delivering a high quality service. The partners are experts in what they do and all of them make themselves available to their clients. As a boutique firm they are personable and all clients know that they always provide clear and honest advice that is in their best interests.’

‘Gary Watson is not only a great lawyer but also one that is approachable and always willing to go the extra mile for his clients. Highly recommended.’

‘The family team is part of a full service office and as such can draw on multi disciplinary expertise which is often critical in complicated financial cases. Great depth of knowledge across the board.’

‘Graham Coy is hugely experienced. A wise man who is completely unflappable and exudes confidence. He is pragmatic, costs conscious and enthusiastically embraces ADR.’

‘Natasha Grande and Lisa Payne make up a highly skilled duo who are discreet and offer tailored legal services across a range of complex cases. They have extensive experience in drafting nuptial agreements where they show skill and flare in anticipating and effectively dealing with the future known unknowns inevitable with such agreements.’