Orlaith Devereaux

Sarah Williams

Head of Surrogacy, Adoption, Fertility & Modern Family

“Sarah is bright, strategic, hardworking and savvy…always a pleasure to work with. I was extremely fortunate to work with her on a number of important and challenging cases.”

Peter Birkett QC, Former Leader of the Northern Circuit,  Master of the Bench, Inner Temple and former Head of Chambers, 18 St John Street, Manchester

 

“Sarah has a detailed understanding of the legal framework, and excellent client relationship skills. The case we were involved in together was emotionally fraught and legally difficult, and Sarah's calm, reassuring and authoritative manner was invaluable.”

Dr Rob George, Barrister at Harcourt Chambers and Associate Professor of Family Law at UCL

Jessica Henson

“Absolutely brilliant… she just knows this area of law inside out...she is just so on top of everything” 

The Legal 500 UK

Isaac Ricca-Richardson

Paralegal

Matt Ingham

Melissa Solly

Senior Trust and Tax Manager

Bethany Milchem

Emma Harris

Kelly Gerrard

Knowledge Development Lawyer

Gene Camier

Director of IT

Beth McMullan

Employed Barrister

George Clough

Trainee

Evelyn Collins

Trainee

Verity Sherwin

Trainee

Benedict Jennings

Tax and Trust Manager

Nicholas Bennett

"a sense of gravitas … a very wise, very scholarly man … in the area of cross-border prenuptial agreements, probably one of the best you can find in the UK"

Chambers HNW 2019

 

“an extremely practical and strategic thinker"

Chambers 2019

Richard Milford

Paralegal

John Maddock

Probate Principal

Elias Choueifati

Katie Parkes

Venetia Taylor

Michael Parkinson

Professional Support Lawyer

"Michael is 'very commercially aware'"

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Simon Blackburn

"Simon is very thorough, knowledgeable and patient,' says a source, adding that he is 'outgoing and efficient."

Chambers UK

Imogen Lindsley

Paralegal

Edward Smith

Employed Barrister

Cameron Crees

Trainee

Harriet Keown

Trainee

Alexandra Lane

Paige Tompkins

Lucas Moore

"calm and collected, and commands the confidence of clients and the respect of opponents"

"proficient and thorough litigator, Lucas Moore has the ability to explain technical and complex legalities in a practical and understandable way"

The Legal 500 UK

Scott Goldstein

Charlotte Henshall

Penny Miller

Emily Stoneham

Claudia Campbell-Hewson

Sorcha Finucane

Emily Woodwark

Fiona-Mary Haviland

Paralegal

Charles Ovenden

Luke Scarratt

Isobel Symonds

Edward Evans

Trust Manager

Jonathan Sewell

Risk and Compliance Partner

Nick Grant

Hanna Basha

"Exceptional...gains the confidence of clients in sometimes quite difficult circumstances"

Chambers UK

Klara Kronbergs

Clare Hetherington

Isabella Savill

Howard Taylor

Dean Ryan

Marisa Beccarelli

Chris Weaver

Nick Sayers

"Nick Sayers 'grasps issues quickly and provides considered, practical advice'"

The Legal 500 UK

Camellia Buckmaster

Clarissa Ferguson

Joshua Moger

Melissa Ellis

Kathryn Bradbury

"...imparts 'realistic, clear advice', and shows 'amazing attention to detail'"

The Legal 500 UK

Janice Okuns

HR Manager

Basil Dixon

"Basil Dixon constantly proves his worth. He handles the most complex and weighty affairs of global families with huge assurance"

The Legal 500 UK

Rosamond McDowell

Head of Private Client

"She speaks several languages and is very good on the international scene as a result - she speaks both fluent German and Arabic. She has a rare combination of skills and a very interesting background. She is very competent and a real consummate private client lawyer with strong dispute-handling skills" 

Chambers HNW

Catherine Costley

“Yes she is a brilliant young associate with Payne Hicks Beach. Yes she is serenity itself, methodical, thoughtful and kind. But Costley is also progressive, and fierce…. So yes, she can handle your divorce.”

The Midult

Rebecca Cockcroft

Co-Head of Family

'A first rate lawyer with brilliant people skills' Spear's 

'Razor-sharp star performer' Hot 100

Dominic Crossley

Head of Dispute Resolution

"One of the leading figures in this area"

The Legal 500 UK

Jeremy Lowe

"A seasoned trusts expert with wide-ranging experience across an array of issues involving rural estates"

Chambers UK

Andrew Willan

Tarver Hodges

Accounts Manager

Jackie Fishleigh

Library and Information Manager

Samantha Bridgewater

Business Development Executive

Stuart Cochlin

Office Manager

Virginia Farquharson

Director of Management

Sue Hunt

Trust Accountant

Andrei Moiseeff

Trust and Tax Manager

Lance Christopher

Legal Executive

Diana Hird

Robert Brodrick

Chair of the Management Board

"He has the client management skills that have allowed him to become that trusted adviser that many clients search a lifetime for"

Chambers UK

Charlotte Skea-Strachan

Marisa Beccarelli

Andrea Yiakoumetti

Chris Weaver

Vicky de’ Sanna

Ian Connell

Richard Manyon

"has great presence and is tactically and strategically very savvy, with a razor-sharp intellect"

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Victoria Hingston

Emily Hewlett

Emily Foy

"Emily Foy is clever and thorough"

The Legal 500 UK

Nick Manners

Frederick Bjørn

"Remarkably efficient, polite and calm, he always produces top quality work"

Spear's 500 Index - client quote

Emilie Helm

Ben Parry-Smith

"supremely competent and gifted at negotiation”

The Legal 500 UK 2019

Matthew Booth

"...everything you would want in a family lawyer - unflappable, calm and intelligent"

The Legal 500

Neil Wingerath

Consultant

Ane Vernon

The ‘incredibly capable’ Ane Vernon is ‘meticulous and fights hard for clients’.

The Legal 500 UK

Matthew Spring

"Bright, organised and engaging" The Legal 500 UK

Richard Stapylton-Smith

Christopher Sly

"Excellent: user-friendly and personable" The Legal 500 UK
"Completely dedicated to his clients..."

Chambers & Partners

Baroness Shackleton of Belgravia LVO

"The 'excellent' Fiona Shackleton is the 'doyenne' of family law..."

The Legal 500

Peter McRoberts

HEAD OF EMPLOYMENT SECTION

"Peter McRoberts is a 'tough negotiator', yet also 'very personable'"

The Legal 500 UK

Philip McGuirk

Co-Head of Family

"He is a good strategist and utterly charming...hugely adept at complex and nuanced litigation"

Chambers & Partners

Stephen King

"The ‘very astute and pragmatic’ Stephen King is ‘terrific with clients’.  He has deep integrity and excellent communication skills"

The Legal 500 UK

Jonathan Gatward

Head of Corporate

Justin Dunlop

Fiona Brown

“Fiona Brown combines her vast intelligence with great personal charm and commitment to her clients”

 

The Legal 500 UK

Andrew Berry

Head of Property

"Andrew has the vision and ability to think 'outside the box'. He is a pragmatist with a rare ability to see solutions where others see problems"

Quote from a client

Simon Beccle

"Client care is second to none...Simon Beccle is empathetic and wise"

The Legal 500 UK

James Bacon

"A very capable trusts lawyer...absolutely brilliant"

The Legal 500 UK

Ian Airey

"Hugely respected Ian Airey has seen it all. He is an excellent strategist and is wonderful with clients"

The Legal 500 UK