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The 21 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Birmingham
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Slater Heelis
Mark Heptinstall of Slater Heelis is an exceptional lawyer. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable, approachable, down to earth and pragmatic. His advice was clear and always in my interest. Once I'd decided my course of action he was thorough, professional and quick. It felt I had a top barrister as my new best friend and I can't recommend him highly enough.
Dave ByronDear Mark,
Just a little note to thank you for your hard work in helping me through this very difficult time in my life. It was a pleasure to have you working for me.
I would have no hesitation in using your services again or recommending you to friends and acquaintances.
Please also say thank you to your collegues and receptionist who have also been very kind.
A satisfied client from A Chapman Manchester.
nathan burnI would highly recommend Mark Heptinstall as he is without doubt the most amazing solicitor.
I had used different legal representation during my divorce 2 years earlier which had been acrimonious. Each step was frustrated by my ex which added to the stress, duration and cost. I was never really comfortable with the advise I was receiving but stuck with it. I now know that much of this could have been avoided by the right legal representation.
On recommendation I approached Mark to complete the sale of the Former Matrimonial Home which was again being frustrated by my ex. Mark's approach to resolving this issue was remarkably different.
> Quickly gained a thorough understanding of my situation.
> Focussed and prioritised the major issues.
> Highlighted errors made by my previous solicitor and found solutions to effectively overcome them.
> Clearly communicated with the other side taking control.
> Presented my case in court effectively against counsel.
I was amazed that he won the case, and costs and then tied up the loose ends that I had written off.
Mark is so approachable, I felt like I was his only client. He is thorough, knowledgeable and takes no nonsense.
In summary EXCEPTIONAL!!
Ellen McCallumMark Heptinstall helped me throughout my divorce with his empathy and knowledge and competence.
I would have been lost without him and owe him a great deal.
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Slater Heelis
- Divorce
- Financial Settlements
- Child Arrangements
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements
- Arbitration
- Mediation & Collaborative Law
- Civil Partnership Dissolution
- Foreign Divorce
- International Child Abduction
- Inheritance Disputes
- Asst Tracing & Hidden Assets
- Domestic Abuse
- Void/Voidable Marriages
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Mark Heptinstall
Slater Heelis | National |
4.9 score
589 Reviews
Legal 500
Recommended Solicitor
A proactive and tough negotiator, department head Mark is a leading divorce and family lawyer. Known for being down to earth and approachable, Mark is a Resolution trained collaborative lawyer specialising in divorce and family finances, particularly complex and high net worth cases. One of the UK’s leading…
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Clarke Willmott
Great solicitors able to deal with personal or commercial issues.
Jon WhitemanVery good solicitors in a quality setting. Like anything in life you get what you pay for!
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Rayner Grice
Clarke Willmott | Central Birmingham |
4.6 score
12 Reviews
A hugely reassuring presence, Rayner is ‘an excellent technical lawyer with equally good client care skills’ (Legal 500). She acts for a wide range of clients in all aspects of divorce, with specialist experience in dealing with high value complex financial matters and divorces involving cross-border elements. As…
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Brendan Fleming
My case centered around ancillary relief and achieving a financial settlement. My ex-husband’s refusal to provide honest financial disclosure and the complexity and overseas location of our marital assets proved extremely challenging. My case involved numerous requests for financial disclosure, penal notice applications for enforcing court orders, section 37 injunctions to protect assets, a committal to prison hearing, two FDR hearings and finally resulted in a contested two-day Final Hearing. There has since been further enforcement action resulting in a suspended committal to prison order, a variation application and another two-day Final Hearing. Throughout, Annette’s advice has been invaluable and she has gone way out of her way to help me at every stage. I cannot recommend Annette highly enough, she is a one-off and I consider myself extremely privileged to have been represented and supported by her, during undoubtedly one of the most difficult and stressful periods of my life.
Kiara GraceThank-you so much for all of your hard work and determination to bring my children home! I could not have wished for a better person to represent me. The boys are doing brilliantly and we are very happy and settled! I honestly could not find the words to thank you enough.
Ted AlanRecently consulted with them on a case. The office was very responsive and started working on the case immediately. I was able to speak with a solicitor the same day I called.
Within a few weeks, they had arranged a very good settlement of my issues. Very pleased with their representation and professionalism.
Emily Grace
Annette Woodall
Brendan Fleming | Central Birmingham |
4.0 score
48 Reviews
One of the leading divorce lawyers in Birmingham, Annette adopts a no-nonsense, down-to-earth approach to her cases. She can tackle any relationship breakdown issue including divorce and child matters, and specialises in financial relief where she often represents clients with high value claims involving significant assets. A full…
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Mills & Reeve
Used this firm for a personal matter and found them to be very professional. Friendly and sympathetic yet efficient, with good pragmatic advice. Would definitely recommend.
Ben RushSuperlative family lawyers in Birmingham
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Marc Saunderson
Mills & Reeve | Central Birmingham |
4.0 score
13 Reviews
Widely regarded as a leading legal figure in Birmingham, Mark is praised for his ‘no-nonsense approach’ and ‘fantastic client care’ (Chambers Guide to Leading UK Lawyers). Described by Legal 500 as ‘the best family law partner in Birmingham’ and recognised as a Legal 500 Hall of Fame Leading…
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Wilkes
When dealing with some situations, we need clarity, guidance and prompt response. Wilkes gave us all three, so an excellent service.
Rob ClarkAlpesh has been absolutely fantastic dealing with my claim. Would highly recommend and use again if the need arose.
Charlotte Mead
Aaron Keene
Wilkes | Central Birmingham |
4.4 score
27 Reviews
As a former chair of Resolution West Midlands, Aaron is a trained collaborative lawyer and strives to reach settlements outside the stressful and expensive court arena. A Birmingham divorce lawyer with more than 30 years’ experience, Aaron leads a thriving West Midlands practice that offer advice on all…
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David Wade
Eric Bowes | South Birmingham |
5.0 score
7 Reviews
Experienced in all aspects of marriage and relationship breakdown, David is a talented all-rounder with wide expertise. Clients love his practical and friendly approach which has seen him represent thousands of clients in a career that has spanned more than 30 years. As head of his Shirley family…
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Slater Heelis
The work done by Charlotte was amazing. I had put off dealing with this issue as I hadn’t known where to start. Throughout Charlotte made the process easy to understand and communicated excellently.
I am very grateful for the work she has done and they way she has done it.
Excellent service. Efficient and sensitive. Their patience with me during an emotional period was brilliant.
ChristinaI was very happy with the whole service. Was constantly kept updated and advised on what best to do next. Very helpful and very easy to contact them and happy to answer any question or queries you have at any time.
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Charlotte Beck
Slater Heelis | National |
4.9 score
589 Reviews
A highly experienced family law specialist and Partner at this well-respected firm. Charlotte is a Recommended Lawyer by The Legal 500 and has notable expertise in acting for clients in divorce, children matters, and cohabitation issues, as well as related property disputes. She has an exceptional background in…
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Karen Moores
Sydney Mitchell | South East Birmingham |
4.1 score
18 Reviews
Adopting a firm and fair approach, Karen is respected for her ‘compassionate and understanding manner’ (Legal 500). Combining formidable negotiating skills with a focus on the commercial realities of each case, Karen achieves high levels of both settlement and client satisfaction. With more than 25 years’ legal experience,…
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Mary Kaye
Shakespeare Martineau | Central Birmingham |
Driven by a love of the law and a desire to ensure excellence in its delivery, Mary is ‘extremely knowledgeable and experienced’ and a ‘excellent negotiator’ (Chambers Guide to Leading UK Lawyers). She has built up a superb reputation in Birmingham over three decades of practice, and is…
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Benussi Law
Benussi & Co are a first class firm of able, highly professional and experienced specialist family solicitors. I have the highest regard for them as do many family lawyers in the Midlands and London. They have the greatest reputation of any of the law firms in Birmingham and that reputation is entirely justified.
The 3 senior partners are all extremely able and work well together. I regularly work with Neil Hobden [in Diane Benussi's team]. He is an extremely able and astute lawyer with a very good eye for detail whilst never losing sight of the bigger picture.
The firm provides the same quality advice as the leading firms in London. It is probably the most able specialist firm outside London. I would recommend this firm to potential clients, they recently represented my cousin. He was delighted with the work they did on his behalf, work that lead to a highly beneficial settlement.
Steve JohnsonI am very pleased with the end result and I don't think it could have gone any better.
I am certain that your excellent advice and attention to detail helped achieve the desired results.
I would highly recommend you to anyone in need of a matrimonial lawyer and I just hope I never have the misfortune of needing one again.
David DraytonI would like to thank you for the relevant, realistic and skilled way in which you have helped us in dealing with this matter.
Elizabeth Matthews
Diane Benussi
Benussi Law | Central Birmingham |
3.4 score
15 Reviews
With a national reputation for divorce and family work, Diane is ‘highly committed’ (Legal 500) to her clients. Often representing high-profile clients who require a discreet service, she is highly regarded for her emotional intelligence and tenacity. A former chair of the West Midlands branch of Resolution and…
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Charles & Co
Amazing and professional service with dealing with my matrimonial and financial case by gurjit. She insured I was informed and updated throughout the challenging process. I would highly recommend her services.
bobby singhVery good and efficient service.
David Jolly
Gurjit Chahal
Charles & Co | Central Birmingham |
4.8 score
52 Reviews
A Chambers Guide to Leading UK Lawyers ‘Recognised Practitioner’, Gurjit is one of Birmingham’s most sought after divorce lawyers. Head of the Family Law team, she has wide experience in all aspects of family law, having reached the rigorous requirement for becoming a specialist family lawyer accredited by…
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Greens Solicitors
I recently changed family solicitors due to mine closing down for better pastures. At first I wasn't sure about Greens Solicitors, as I have never used them before. Straightaway I noticed how friendly and very understanding they are towards my case. Mr. Ham was very honest with me and through talking to him my confidence grew for green solicitors. In court Mr. Ham proved to me his experience and his worth. I went to court with nothing and came out with everything I asked for. I am happy with this company and wouldn't change them again. They do what they say and get the very best deal for you. I am also looking forward to my previous solicitor to join the team next year. Thank you Mr Ham
Darrell GrantGreens Solicitors helped me with my personal issues very professionally and made me feel welcome every time I came to the office. They dealt with my situation with care and guided me very well. Would 100% recommend to anyone out there!
Hasan Tariq
William Ham
Greens Solicitors | Central Birmingham |
3.8 score
36 Reviews
William is head of the Family Law department at this well-respected West Midlands practice. As a Birmingham-based divorce solicitor, he acts on behalf of a wide range of clients in the area, from professionals and business owners to people on lower incomes. With a commitment to advising clients…
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Beverley Morris
Lodders | Central Birmingham |
A regular commentator on divorce and family law, Beverley is a highly-regarded divorce solicitor with experience on many important legal cases. As someone with an ‘extraordinary work ethic’ (Chambers Guide to Leading UK Lawyers) Beverley continues to win plaudits for her significant expertise in complex financial cases and…
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Caroline Hands
England Kerr Hands & Co | South West Birmingham |
4.6 score
22 Reviews
With four decades’ experience as a divorce solicitor in Birmingham, Caroline has a wealth of knowledge. A friendly and efficient professional, she is both a Law Society Family Panel member and a Resolution accredited specialist. Well-versed in all aspects of family law, Caroline advises clients on all divorce…
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Fiona O’Sullivan
Weightmans | Central Birmingham |
Fiona heads up the family law team at Weightmans in Birmingham and has over 25 years’ experience in divorce and family law. She specialises in all legal aspects of relationship breakdown, with particular focus on finances and pensions. Fiona is described in the Legal 500 as someone who…
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Stowe Family Law
I am very happy with Stowe Family Law. I instantly had a very good rapport with my solicitor Rebecca Calden-Storr who is very understanding as well as very professional and efficient. It is also very easy to get in touch with any questions and there is never any long wait. I feel I am in very good hands. Thank you!
SGG WI feel compelled to write this review as I have gone through a tough time in a very amicable divorce. Having used 2 previous solictors firm who racked up ££££'s of costs and wasn't moving very far at all. Through recommendation of a friend I contacted Rebecca Calden-Storr at Stowe Family Law. From the very first contact right the way to getting a final court result that I was extremely happy with, the process was very quick, precise and stress free unlike the previous 2 firms that botched it. The service is faultless and was made to feel very easy and comfortable through the events. So much so on the court day I felt very at ease and relaxed about the whole process. So in all honesty if you are looking for not just a family Lawyer but an outstanding Family Lawyer I could not recommend Rebecca Calden-Storr at Stowe Family Law enough.
Peter ThorpeThe staff dealt with my enquiry sensitively and gave me great advice.
Elizabeth Martin
Rebecca Calden-Storr
Stowe Family Law | Central Birmingham |
5.0 score
8 Reviews
With a first-class litigation background, Rebecca is a highly regarded and knowledgeable divorce solicitor. While she is a determined and proactive advocate, Rebecca is also keen to help families by finding quick, binding and cost-effective alternatives to the court process. Rebecca has more than 15 years’ experience helping…
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