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“Absolutely amazing will definitely recommend”
Absolutely amazing support and unwavering professionalism from the get go. Helped me get my relationship with my son back on track. They are amazing and work effortlessly to reach the goals.
They are also very personal and you can tell they care about their clients.
Absolutely amazing will definitely recommend.
“A great team - compassionate, caring and considerate”
A great team - compassionate, caring and considerate throughout the whole process of divorce. I felt very supported through difficult times.
Extremely professional firm, . Highly recommended.
“I will be forever grateful for what Jemma Slavin”
I will be forever grateful for what Jemma Slavin and her team in Bristol have done for me and my children. Jemma is a top-class Lawyer that really knows her stuff. She is professional, personable, quick to respond and above all always knew what the right legal advice was, and she was always 1 step ahead of my husband’s Lawyer. It is thanks to her legal advice and persistence that gave me and my children a better outcome then I could ever have imagined. But most importantly my children can now continue their life growing up with the right support and living in the area familiar to them and close to their school and friends.
Could not recommend Stowe enough, they are amazing!
“Jemma gave brilliant advice, was able to set my mind at ease ”
I was advised to use Jemma Slavin at Stowe whilst going through an extremely difficult and lengthy divorce. Jemma was amazing. Jemma gave brilliant advice, was able to set my mind at ease when difficult situations arose and more than anything was totally approachable and available like a friend if ever I was struggling. My divorce was a very bitter one however I felt in completely safe hands and comforted by the fact that I knew I had the best representation I could get. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jemma to anyone needing a family lawyer. I am out the other side now and cannot thank Jemma and her team enough for such great support, professionalism and basically getting me the result I hoped for.
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Gregg Latchams provided me with fantastic legal support during a highly stressful period. Pragmatic and honest advice and fees that are not out of the ordinary. Highly recommended.
I’ve been having financial issues with my ex husband after 8 years of being separated and divorced, plus problems with getting my name of the mortgage. I had trawled through the internet trying to find a good solicitor. I gave a few a call but found them too busy to talk or not that knowledgeable. When I spoke with James, it was ,immediately, crystal clear that’s he’s been in the industry a while and knew what he was talking about. I was offered a free half an hour consultation over the phone. What I liked about this solicitor is, he was more interested in making sure that he had conveyed the information over to me , properly, to understand, rather than about the time, itself ! That’s rare in this industry. He was not only professional and efficient, but kind, empathetic and very helpful also. Many female divorcees need a little empathy.
I have been an estate agent for many years and dealt with many solicitors. James certainly stood out from the crowd and I’ll be booking in my appointment shortly.
I Highly recommend them.
Approachable team with a wide range of legal expertise.
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Divorce is tough and emotional and I was fortunate to follow recommendation and receive the support of Chris Miller at Barcan and Kirby. I felt listened to, understood and clear about the process. Jargon was made accessible in everyday terms and costs were available in advance and did not change. Communication was excellent and Chris was approachable and happy to answer queries by phone and email. Time scales were also accurate. I would highly recommend both Chris and Barcan and Kirby to anyone who may need them in the future.
We came to Barcan Kirby for advise on a family matter, and from the outset were made to feel at ease by the friendly, understanding and knowledgeable approach. We were informed of our options and felt confident that we were receiving the best advice. Which fortunately resulted in an outcome which exceeded our expectations. We would definitely recommend your services in all legal matters.
I was extremely satisfied with the service and advice I received at what is a very stressful time for me. I have also instructed you to re-write my will following on from my Divorce.
I live abroad and had dealings in the UK.This proved to be of little consequence using this firm,they are helpful and reliable and kept me informed throughout the case and resolved my issues.Thankyou
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Great legal firm. Excellent advice. Very friendly lawyers.
Staff where welcoming and very helpful
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Great service. Great solicitors!!!
Always a good service.
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“A great team - compassionate, caring and considerate throughout ”
A great team - compassionate, caring and considerate throughout the whole process of divorce. I felt very supported through difficult times.
“We had a very positive experience with Joanna at Stowe ”
We had a very positive experience with Joanna at Stowe Family Law. She was extremely knowledgeable, honest and informative at our initial meeting and worked tirelessly for us throughout the case. She advised us throughout the process and the steps we were required to take whilst we navigated our way through a very sensitive case. I have no hesitation in recommending Joanna and Stowe Family Law to anyone who has a difficult family ‘situation’ that needs to be assisted by a solicitor. They were very professional but also provided support in a very difficult time.
“Very understanding and supportive throughout the process”
I originally chose to instruct Stowe Family Law for my divorce & children proceedings, as I read on their website that they had experience of dealing with high conflict, narcissistic personalities. Joanna Newton, Lisa Smith, Sian Gibbon & Rachel Fisher, have been very understanding and supportive throughout the process so far. I feel that I am able to approach them at anytime if I have a query. I would highly recommend Stowe Family Law to anybody going through the same process.
“It's clear that she cares very much about her clients and helping them”
I worked predominantly with Joanna. She worked tirelessly to get things done for me, and it's clear that she cares very much about her clients and helping them through the process.
“Fantastic professional service with good advice and feedback”
Fantastic professional service with good advice and feedback
Handled my divorce case well from a difficult position after leaving a different solicitor half way though the divorce. I was given good advice and direct feedback to help my decisions in how to proceed.
I only wish I had used them from the start.
“I can honestly say that I wouldn’t put my trust in anyone else”
I came across Stowe Family Law purely by chance as I needed a solicitor and the situation was quite last minute, but I can honestly say that I wouldn’t put my trust in anyone else. They were able to offer me the support and guidance that I needed, and were extremely sensitive to my circumstances.
“A professional and friendly team who helped me at a time when I most needed it”
Stowe Family Law are a professional and friendly team who helped me at a time when I most needed it. My situation was complicated and difficult, yet they took the time and patience to get to the bottom of it and sort it all out with some great results. I couldn't have got through it without them - thank you!
“Clear guidance with thoughtful, confident and experienced leadership at all time”
Divorce is never going to be 'fun' but Stowe made the process much easier for me, thanks to clear guidance with thoughtful, confident and experienced leadership at all times. Ultimately, we achieved a thoroughly fair result for all parties. Thank you.
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With fair and minimal fees, Gareth Schofield quickly solved enforcing the terms of my 16 year old divorce order by performing proper legal research, then with just a few phone calls I had the funds in my account. He accomplished in a couple of months what solicitors Gregg Latchams failed to get a result for nine years, blowing through 25,000 pounds and going to court, ill-pre-pared for senseless interim applications. If you are looking for fair, intelligent, kind professional solcitors, Clarke Willmott is your one stop, legal shop!
This is a quality firm, staffed with skilled, intelligent, articulate, authoritative staff. I would highly recommend them. You want a legal firm to inspire you with confidence that they A. They know what they're talking about B. They are going to represent you competently C. Give you confidence that you are going to succeed and win your case. This sounds like it's easy but so many fail on at least 2 of the above points.
Clarke Willmott excel at all 3.
There is only one word to say, excellent.
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Friendly and helpful staff
Professional staff always helpful and get jobs done
Very good service quick and efficient
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Every single person that I have dealt with at this firm is professional and friendly. All advice has always been accurate and reassuring.
I found the Solicitor attending to my needs knowledgeable, sympathetic and helpful. I was completely satisfied.
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Lyons have an excellent team, very thorough and efficient. I would use no one else and have total trust in them with affairs that matter the most.
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Having worked with Ashley for 4 years, he is always friendly and professional. The Family Law Practice deliver a first class service and are constantly looking out for the best interests of their clients.
Highly recommend for custody issues. Have struggled to get shared custody for some years and was elated when representing myself I was able to achieve all that I was seeking 50/50 shared care with the support and help of the family law practice.
Extremely professional and knowledgeable and reasonably priced, but then what is worth to have time with your child?
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We received an excellent and efficient service from start to finish. We couldn't fault the highly professional support and always felt we knew exactly what was going on, and what we needed to do next. Couldn't be faulted.
Excellent solicitors, approachable which is saying something for a solicitor
I would like to recommend AMD Solicitors. They are a professional company who provided me with an excellent, cost effective service.
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I've been using the services of Henriques Griffiths over the best part of 10 years, since I moved back to Bristol from London - for family law matters, such as wills, organising probate & setting up Powers of Attorney, as well as conveyancing for the sale & purchase of 3 properties over the course of that time. I have worked with Julie Jordan in the Winterbourne office for all conveyancing matters over the years and various other solicitors in the Portland Square office for family law matters. Both Julie and all the other lawyers I've dealt with have always dealt with things with utmost professionalism, and sensitivity, effecting swift & satisfactory outcomes in all cases. I would definitely recommend Henriques Griffiths without hesitation.
I used this firm once before for conveyancing many years ago and was very pleased with the service. This time it was family law and my solicitor, David Foster [Partner alongside Carol Simmons] was extremely professional, his advice was always slanted in my favour for the least cost to me, unfortunately that could not be said of the other side. There is no doubt David obtained the best possible result involving the least stress possible for me.
I am very happy and would recommend this firm of solicitors without hesitation.
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Divorce is never a pleasant experience and no matter how hard you try and keep it amicable, negotiations can can quickly deteriorate and costs escalate, especially when the other parties solicitor is being unreasonable. Katy Zikking at Harbour Family Law kept it all together, prevented it from going off track and steered it to an acceptable and amicable conclusion.
I recently engaged the services of Harbour Family Law in order to obtain a court order for the contact arrangements of my daughter, Harbour Family Law made the process, which is often very stressful, clear, smooth and hassle free, particularly Ros (part of Katy's team), who together with her speedy replies, efficiency and attention to detail was everything and more I could have asked for from my legal representation. Would highly recommend.
Family Law Glossary
TOLATA relates to disputes between two individuals who have lived together and now disagree on a matter relating to their cohabitation. Most commonly, this relates to disputes over who owns the property, what the split of ownership is, or who should remain in the property.
Resolution is an industry body with a membership made up primarily of family lawyers. As members, the lawyers agree to conduct their work in line with Resolution’s Code of Conduct which is based on taking a “non-confrontational approach to family law issues”. This means that the lawyer actively tries to reduce conflict between the parties and encourages families to put the best interests of any children first.
The Legal 500 is a directory of solicitors and firms, broken down by geographic region and legal discipline. Solicitors are ranked in The Legal 500 based on their merit and experience, using publicly available information and information supplied by the firm. Annually, The Legal 500 issues awards to individual law firms and solicitors such as ‘Leading Individual’, ‘Recommended Lawyer’, ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Leading Firm’. It is worth noting that the ‘500’ in the name does not refer to the number of firms/solicitors that are ranked, which is actually a significantly larger number. Nonetheless, it is still a highly regarded award in the legal profession.
Each solicitor listed by Wiselaw is independently researched and considered against strict criteria. Examples of the criteria are shown below.
The quality and content of feedback that clients have given via trusted review services such as Google and TrustPilot.
Formal accreditations that are awarded to firms based on their expertise and/or their outstanding working practices.
Industry-recognised awards for superior business practices, legal expertise or customer care.
Evidence of high quality client care, including reviews received, publishing and sharing legal knowledge, and quality of enquiry replies.
The extent to which the solicitor has been involved in cases that have helped to shape and change wider family law.
Is the solicitor one of the best within their price band? A lower-priced or mid-priced solicitor will be included if they are the best compared to other solicitors in the same price band.
Does the solicitor have a proven track record, earned over years, of being an extremely shrewd legal practitioner? They aren’t in any way new or unproven.
The solicitor is well recognised for having a specialism in a particular area of family law, such as international divorce, abduction, or custody.
Is the solicitor part of an established firm and they have quickly gained a reputation for being expert in their field? A highly skilled rising star who doesn’t yet command the highest fees, so making them very good value.
Does the solicitor’s surrounding team contain high calibre lawyers and secretaries who collectively can offer broader and deeper legal advice as circumstances require?
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