‘The team are very hands on and provide excellent client care. They offer excellent and careful advice whilst also managing the emotional impact of the proceedings on the client. Whilst sound legal advice is imperative and consistent, what has really impressed me is their client care.’

‘Tom Wright is by far the most exceptional individual I have worked with. He is sensitive, kind and caring. He put my fears at ease during a time of my life that has been very traumatic. His communication and is consideration to myself and my wider family has been and continues to be outstanding! Could not speak more highly of him!’

‘Katie Beaven managed an extremely difficult and anxious client with commendable patience. Where many would have resorted to cold professionalism she resorted to natural kindness and care.’

‘Tom Wright has supported me from the beginning with a difficult divorce. He is the ultimate professional, but also lets his human side show. He has been understanding of the difficulties that I personally feel, has listened, given advice, and always acted in the best interest of my children.’

‘Emma Brunning has long standing conduct of a case with a bullying opposing party. She has been excellent from start to finish.’

‘The approach that is taken, in that the team break what can be quite complex cases into simplistic bite size chunks, ensures that the clients are not left dazed and confused as to making decisions and seeing a clear pathway to the end outcome. Practical empathy and experience cannot be valued highly enough, Birketts have an obvious depth of background work and understanding.’

‘Emma Brunning, who runs the team, is always willing to set out the ground work and make a client comfortable. This firms up mutual trust and understanding and a sound footing for what is sometimes a complicated and stressful journey. What Emma understands is the basics of family law and disputes, combined with a practical approach when it comes to assessing asset distribution, together with what can and cannot be achieved within the boundaries of each partner and the eyes of the law.’

‘Simon Osborn was excellent at explaining the law behind dividing matrimonial assets and cut through all the legal jargon which can often be intimidating for those not accustomed to it. His advice and recommendations were invaluable in enabling me to ensure I maintained a strong position.’

‘Charlotte Knappett has been representing me from day 1 and I couldn’t recommend her enough. Her attention to detail and impeccable knowledge on everything has helped me come out with exactly what I’ve wanted.’

‘Strong team all round, knowledgeable, go the extra mile, very professional.’

‘The empathetic nature of the partner I dealt with was exceptional (Charlotte Knappett). I felt she was on my side from the beginning and offered me advice in a very transparent way, detailing the possible options and outcomes in my divorce case.’

‘I worked with Charlotte Knappett who was always kind, compassionate and thoughtful. I felt very much that she cared about my wellbeing and how different stages of my case would affect me.’

‘Pinney Talfourd LLP are a well regarded family practice in Essex. They offer multi-disciplinary expertise and so clients can have all elements of their legal issues dealt with within the firm, and advice taken promptly on any cross-over issues. They have an very good reputation for family matters and any client could be confident of getting a excellent service with a real focus on client care and achieving the best possible outcome.’

‘Louise Eady is exceptional, she works tirelessly for her clients and I would not hesitate to recommend her.’

‘Remyhs Baker is a stand-out divorce solicitor, very passionate about her work assisting LQBTQ+, solo, separated and blended families.’

‘Kiren Dhillon is very considered and thoughtful lawyer who will always ensure a case is considered from every angle. She is a brilliant person to have in your corner.’

‘Jennifer Herbert is superb with a very down to earth approach which puts the clients at ease. Her instructions are always clear and precise and she is very responsive when needed.’

‘Catherine Polli is a master tactician who gets to the crux of a case in an instant.’

‘Working with Lucy Nicholson for a while now has been an absolute pleasure. Lucy is responsive, informative and helpful and consistently goes the extra mile.’

‘Claire Spurgeon always goes above and beyond to ensure not only is my case in the best possible hands, but also my wellbeing throughout this tough time. She puts my mind at ease and I would not want to be represented by anyone else.’

‘The staff at this firm are professional and compassionate. They are always there to listen to any concerns you have and are very prompt with updating you and informing you on any changes of any on going issues. They have excellent communication.’

‘Carol Toulson has been wonderful since the very first time she worked with me. She is professional yet compassionate and understanding, reassuring especially when I’m anxious. Carol goes above and beyond to support me. She is an exceptional member of the firm in my opinion. She is knowledgeable, professional and understanding.’

‘Alex Garrett has been extremely helpful and easy to work with. My case was dealt with in a very professional manner. He was respectful to all parties involved and reassured everyone where needed. ’

‘Alexandra Jury has done her upmost to ensure my mind is put at ease, constantly updating me and making me feel she also has my back.’

‘Sarah Russell has been a phenomenal solicitor. Her ever calm, collected and kind demeanour has been of tremendous strength to me during a very horrendous divorce. I cannot thank Sarah enough for all of her advice and help.’

‘The family team at Holmes & Hills has a great mix of experience and technical capabilities alongside a diverse range of people.’

‘Holmes & Hills have a well deserved reputation as one of the leading law firms in Essex. They have a very strong legal team who offer the whole range of legal advice in family law. They are also able to access specialist advice from their other legal teams such as commercial and conveyancing if required, this is a huge advantage to their clients.’

‘Carol Toulson is an experienced and pragmatic family law practitioner. She works tirelessly to ensure that she has provided her clients with the best service. She is the consummate professional.’

‘Rebecca Viola has a great bedside manner with clients, especially vulnerable ones, who appreciate her straight-forward attitude and approachability, but can be tough when needs require and will always go the extra mile for her clients.’

‘Aimee Jones is an absolute star for the future. One to keep an eye on!’

‘I cannot praise Sternberg Reed enough. They are passionate about client care and make sure that every client is given clear and consistent, high quality legal advice.’

‘Francesca Clay is an excellent advocate. Professional. Larger then life. Respected by clients and other professionals alike.’

‘Skills and experience of London based firms with Essex based knowledge. Practical, no nonsense approach to case management and solicitor correspondence.’

‘Rebecca Viola is a high calibre lawyer with an impressive ability to deal with cases pragmatically and wisely. Down to earth and very experienced.’

‘Angela Kwokori is an outstanding solicitor. Her legal knowledge and experience are beyond her years. She is a fierce negotiator and gives accurate advice. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing advice in financial matters.’

‘The firm has a strong expertise in public law work. They are very client focused and detail orientated.’

‘Lisa Honey has been outstanding. Her advice was always given with excellent explanations, so I felt I totally understood everything. Her guidance has simply been invaluable to me, and I felt looked after during the whole process. She was forward thinking including all of the elements I was having to deal with which where a lot.’

‘Caroline Andrews works extremely closely with clients to provide realistic advice. Caroline is thorough and has an in-depth understanding of the approach a court is likely to take to a case. Caroline is extremely approachable and has an excellent working relationship with clients.’

‘Joshua Coombe is thorough, hard working and a master tactician. He is deservedly the head of the department. He deals effortlessly with the most complex of family law disputes. He strives to find solutions in a very pragmatic way which supports the client’s needs and wishes. ’

‘Lisa Honey is superb. She knows her cases inside out and always has everything in good order when instructing counsel.’

‘Caroline Andrews is a stand out lawyer for matters of modern family, including surrogacy.’

‘The family team is very experienced and client focused and able to offer specialist advice in all areas of family law. It approaches cases pragmatically and considers all aspects of non court dispute resolution as a method to assist its clients to find resolution to issues relating to finance and child arrangements. It uses cutting edge technology and is well assisted with support staff.’

‘Head of family, Joshua Coombe, is an excellent lawyer. He understands his clients’ and their needs and represents them in an effective and pragmatic way. He is always well prepared, robust in presenting the argument on behalf of his client but also sees the bigger picture, and is able to look at effective compromise.’

‘Alexandra Drew is an up and coming individual with outstanding client management skills.’

‘Top-rated lawyers who know their market and their specialties.’

‘Chris Wall is so experienced that no case causes him difficulties. He is incredibly hardworking and adept at settling tricky cases but equally happy running cases to trial if the other side won’t see sense. His main area is matrimonial finance at which he excels.’

‘Lauren Larkin leaves no stone unturned in her fight for client’s cases. She can do finance as well as children work; a highly knowledgeable lawyer. Highly recommended.’

‘The team consists of experts in family law who are dedicated to providing their clients with a first class service. The team members go above and beyond. Their preparation of cases is superb.’

‘Annette Lowen is a committed and diligent lawyer. I primarily work with her in relation to private law family proceedings. She ensures that the client has their voice heard. She is well prepared and the client care is faultless.’

‘Professional practice offering great support.’

‘Chris Wall offered fantastic support and clear advice throughout a difficult divorce proceeding.’

‘Lorraine George was responsible for my case and she was outstanding throughout what proved to be a long process. I felt I mattered – and was not just another client. Lorraine has encyclopaedic knowledge of her area of expertise. She was proactive and responsive at all times. A really high quality professional who I highly recommend.’

‘Rayden were absolutely brilliant during my divorce. They steered me through the process efficiently, always kept me informed and set out my options clearly. I had absolute confidence in their advice and it meant I could reach a fair settlement for me and my child as we embarked on the next phase of our lives.’

‘Stuart Clark steered me through the financial settlement process and I was able to reach an agreed settlement despite significant initial resistance to the process from my former spouse. He helped to reduce conflict while protecting my interests and ensured steady progress towards agreement. Divorce is a stressful time but I am so very grateful to have had Stuart to guide me through it to reach a fair outcome.’

‘Beth Duffy is incredible, her advice, empathy and knowledge have been very reassuring in such a stressful time. I have never felt unheard and everything I have raised Beth has answered with reassurance. Beth’s correspondence is always clear and easy to understand.’

‘Nazia Rashid is undoubtedly an excellent family lawyer who is not only keen and on point with every case that she has in her hands but she values each client and their interests and they can trust her.’

‘Approachable and willing to go the extra mile. They are specialists in all areas of family law with particular expertise in complicated matters involving jurisdictional issues and parental alienation. ’

‘Nazia Rashid is exceptional. She is amazing with clients and always on top of her cases. Clients adore her.’

‘Raydens are professional, know what they are doing and are invested in finding solutions outside of court including arbitration and Private FDRs.’

‘Nazia Rashid is a national expert in Muslim marriages and relationship breakdown, very well informed on this topic and a go-to person. She has a highly empathetic manner, so much be good to work with for clients. She works incredibly hard on all her endeavours. I am happy to recommend her.’

‘I have found working with FLP to be a highly positive experience. The calibre of the service offered, and the knowledge of intricate areas of family law, is to be commended.’

‘Louise Buttery is a true asset to the company. She is diligent, conscientious and has an amazing rapport with clients. Her cases are prepared to the highest standard and she gives sound, pragmatic advice to client. I would have no hesitation recommending her to any client.’

‘This is a large countrywide but highly specialised practice. They have a wealth of experience across family law and great internal support. They are visible, market aware, forward looking and ahead of the curve on many of the hot topic issues. ’

‘Louise Buttery has outstanding client empathy, commercial focus and excellent organisation. She is a good lawyer and works superlatively well in partnership with counsel.’

‘Louise Buttery is a very dedicated, committed and hard working solicitor who works hard for her clients and has a great manner with them, ensuring they feel heard. She is very organised, on top of all of the papers and every detail and it is great to work with her as counsel. She will constantly ensure that she works hard to present each client’s case in the best way possible.’

‘Louise Buttery is extremely diligent and caters for her client’s bespoke needs. Her knowledge and ability to apply the law effectively is impressive and she is extremely collaborative when working with me to ensure that the client’s needs are met holistically.’

‘I hold Louise Buttery in the highest of regards. Her technical skills and knowledge of the law are not matched by any local solicitor. Louise is measured in her approach. She instils great confidence in her clients. Louise has a brilliant skill set as she is not only a solicitor but also a mediator and collaboratively trained.’

‘Louise Buttery is an excellent solicitor. Her legal knowledge is second to none. She always ensures that she is up to date with all changes and legal updates to ensure she can give her clients the best service.’

‘Louisa was kind and helpful and explained many legalities to me in a clear concise and empathetic way, which was helpful emotionally for me to deal with and understand.’

‘Louise Margiotta stands out as an individual due to her ability to demonstrate compassion alongside providing her professional advice in a caring but firm manner. She does not shy away from the hard facts but delivers it with consideration for her clients feelings and needs.’

‘TSP are approachable, professional and local. Three qualities that are particularly important to me. I went to them to support me through a difficult family issue and they handled the situation with tact and professionalism.’

‘Louise Margiotta has been very supportive in dealing with my legal case. She always gives straightforward and clear advice. She is realistic and has helped me to remain focused on the important aspects of the case rather than get side tracked by irrelevant details. She is always very professional and deals with outstanding matters in a timely way’

‘Every member of the team is supportive, kind, patient and really listen and emphasize with you – from the receptionist, to the legal secretary to the solicitor. This is vital when you are experiencing one of the most greatest challenges in your life. You are in good hands.’

‘Louise Margiotta has an invaluable breadth and depth to her legal knowledge which she combines with a pragmatic no nonsense approach. I have found her to be tenacious in representing her clients interests yet approachable when it comes to working together towards a sensible outcome to a case.’

‘Louise Margiotta is an outstanding family solicitor. Her great experience and intelligence is always greatly appreciated and her drive to get cases resolved whilst putting the needs of her clients at the forefront is to be commended. Louise is also a fantastic mediator.’

‘TSB are a very well established law firm in Colchester. They have an excellent reputation which is reflective of their longevity within the profession. They have the highest calibre of partners and support staff. ’