‘Extremely professional, friendly and well-organised practice. Simon Craddock is outstanding in terms of delivery and responsiveness, always doing the utmost to support despite his extremely busy schedule.’

‘The Brethertons team has consistently been highly professional and appropriately attentive to my family law matter. Everyone I’ve interacted with has been personable and approachable. I have been well supported and very well represented.’

‘Josh Russell has been exceptional. He took on a very messy, extremely hostile, protracted matter and expertly handled the opposing party whilst remaining appropriately sensitive. Quickly identifying the merits of my case, he calmly navigated the team.’  

‘I found the team friendly and professional. Claire Darley gave me sound and down-to-earth advice and achieved an excellent outcome. Claire clearly puts a lot of work into deciding the best approach and the potential outcomes of a particular course of action. I would highly recommend her.’

‘Anne Thompson and Elizabeth Harris-Clark were personal, professional, experienced, confident and competent. They inspired confidence in their abilities and secured the result I was seeking.’ 

‘Emma Smith explained in detail everything I needed to know. I was kept well informed by Emma.’

‘Andrew Caldicott together with his support staff I found to be excellent. I could not have asked for better advice and counsel, his support staff underpinned every thing Andrew did.’

‘Hannah Nicholls and Laura Williams stand out as practitioners. They are caring and empathetic. They take time to listen fully to their clients and understand relationship breakdown and how that can present in their clients. They are both interested in providing out-of-court resolution for clients.’ 

‘The strength of the team comes from the commitment that they show to their clients, the feeling that they “have your back” and they give you full attention as if you are the only client that they deal with.’

‘The quality of partners and associates is excellent. They are all very capable. Philip Rea brings a wealth of experience to a case and his judgement is always sound. He is so well respected in the area that he receives referrals from other firms when they are unable to deal with more complex work.’ 

‘An experienced and well-led team who are not afraid to give practical down-to-earth advice and cut through the issues on behalf of their clients. Shane Miller is an excellent solicitor who applies many years of experience to her no-nonsense approach with other solicitors.’

‘Nadia Davis is one of the most able and well-regarded financial remedy practitioners in the Midlands, readily dealing with complex and high-net-worth cases, including those with farming, trust and business assets, with affable but feisty determination.’

‘Jonathan Miller is collaborative, supportive, and extremely client focused.’

‘The team has a strong presence in the local area. Shelley De’Worringham always goes the extra mile. She is robust and straight talking which clients appreciate.’

‘Whilst Alsters Kelley have a number of offices across the West Midlands/Warwickshire, they appear to be seamlessly integrated. They are one of the key “out of Birmingham” firms, having amalgamated with other well-established practices over the decades.’

‘Lisa Grimmett is a real asset. Knowledgeable and straight talking. Prepared to be flexible to accommodate her clients’ wishes and adapt to difficult circumstances as they arise in meetings, but focused on the best outcome.’

‘Sue Hodgson is highly experienced and respected. Anne Lewis is a formidable associate with sensitive client care skills and excellent preparation.’

‘Philippa Pearson – a pragmatic, thoughtful and exceptionally bright solicitor. Always pleased when I get an instruction from her.’

‘MFG went above and beyond.’

‘The team is hardworking and gives sensible advice. Katherine Tippetts particularly excels with these attributes.’

‘There is a real personal touch to their services. It feels like they have time for you and seek to understand your situation fully. Their approach is very up to date and promotes shared parenting and amicable resolution.’

‘Susan Davies has been such a supportive person. She has really made me feel like she understands my situation and has been able to offer great advice. Her ability to listen and understand is impressive.’

‘Richard Westley always provides me with honest advice that is in my best interest and has always given me the support and courage to continue with my case which has resulted in a positive outcome.’

‘As a team, what comes across is that they care about their clients and the outcomes and solutions.’

‘Their clients can be sure that they will receive the best possible advice, delivered fairly and realistically. Communication with clients and the court is excellent. Always well prepared for cases, with continuity in those representing, so important when it comes to sensitive issues.’

‘I have had the privilege of working closely with Band Hatton, and I can attest to their excellent skills and dedication to their clients.’

‘Mark was always very quick to respond and give a balanced response, ensuring I fully understood all issues that may arise as a consequence of any action taken.’

‘Extremely professional, approachable, Mark Vandaele has always been straight talking with the advice he has given me, not sugar-coated information but always gone over and above in guiding me through what has been the biggest most stressful thing I’ve ever done in my life.’ 

‘Mark Vandaele, approachable, thoughtful, extremely knowledgeable, straight talking, sensible, breaks information down if I didn’t understand, reassuring all-round true professional.’

‘Deanna is approachable, motivated, excellent communicator.’

‘Dipika has guided me through all the paperwork and given me solid advice which is best for me. She is an amazing hardworking person and I thank her for everything she has done for me.’

‘Producing extremely good quality work, with a breadth of experience and talent, makes them a force to  be reckoned with against locals and London firms alike. Helen Bowns is a complete star!’

‘Dal Heran always was professional, gave great advice. She was quick in her email responses and telephone calls and was incredibly professional. She made me feel listened to and valued.’

‘Dal Heran is very knowledgeable, extremely easy to communicate with. Straight talking and emphatic to my situation. She is determined to achieve the best results. She gives me the confidence that I lack. She is professional.’

‘Laura Stocks has been exceptional throughout, and has been very diligent, caring and sympathetic to my situation.’

‘Mercy Messenger is an outstanding solicitor with a very strong grasp of the legal framework of the family law in which she practices.’

‘Mercy Messenger really knows her clients and the law. Is on top of her game.’