‘Team of highly skilled and committed solicitors who are on the Law Society’s Children’s Panel. Each solicitor is dedicated to achieving safe and positive outcomes for children and provide child-focused legal advice to children’s guardians. Jas Tamber, Andrew Crumpton, Narinder Singh.’

‘They are professional, and always available. They work very hard and they have excellent knowledge of the law.’

‘An experienced team with a wealth of experience in all areas of family law. Maria Ramon is exceptional. Fierce yet friendly. Pragmatic throughout even with the trickiest of cases!’

‘Chris not only is genuinely caring, but was also dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for me and my two daughters.’

‘I have found Elizabeth Wyatt to be a kind and caring partner. She is quick to respond to queries and questions and reassured me before I have made any decisions. Elizabeth has always made me feel a valued client.’

‘Maria Ramon and Chris Lloyd-Smith are very strong lawyers in private law children work providing sensible, balanced and clear advice to their clients.’

‘Jas Tamber is a first-class children’s solicitor and manages the team very well. Madhur Sharma has a phenomenal capacity for hard work and manages a huge case load. Charlotte Raybould and Narinder Singh are the other standout performers. They are both liked and respected by opponents and judges.’

‘The team have strength in both the public and private sector of family, which in my view is invaluable. The team (private family) is run by Chris Lloyd-Smith and Elizabeth Wyatt, both of whom have an enviable reputation.’

‘Sabrina Powell is a first-class solicitor with excellent instincts for matrimonial finance and cohabitation disputes. She is well-connected, on top of the law and always impeccably prepared.’

‘Sarah Balfour was fantastic. She is committed, hard working with an acutely sharp clear-thinking brain. She is also kind and caring. She dealt with a particularly difficult situation with diplomacy but also strength.’ 

‘Mark Hands is a pragmatic individual, who set the strategy at our first meeting. He took the emotion and rhetoric away, and conducted our responses and arguments on a non-combative basis. Lucy Todd again a pragmatic and considered individual.’

‘The care and robust advice was outstanding. The ability to look forward and predict how things would develop was uncanny, clearly borne from in-depth experience and expertise.’

‘Zahra Pabani is a powerhouse, with a wealth of knowledge and experience over her vast career. Mark is now a major player in Birmingham, well renowned and respected. Sarah Balfour is a key member of the team both locally and nationally. Marie Kilgallen is a superstar.’

‘Irwin Mitchell are the largest national family team in the country, and they also hold the title of being the largest family team in Birmingham. They take pride in their excellent client service, along with strong leadership both internally and externally.’

‘IM have many strong juniors; Charlotte Clewes for her legal prowess when it comes to wealth protection. Lucy Todd for her specialist focus on children work. Tara Smith for her key focus on surrogacy work. Sangeeta Kohli for the work she leads on the Religious and Cultural Team of Excellence.‘

‘Mark Hands is the best family lawyer that I have come across. I refer all my work to him. He is very clever, down to earth, knowledgeable and strategic. He leads an able team which includes Sarah Balfour, who is a very experienced and able partner. Lucy Todd is wise beyond her years.’

‘Rayner Grice, partner, has been outstanding. She has gone the extra mile, oozes competence and has delivered a flawless client service.’

‘Rayner is an exceptional family solicitor and goes above and beyond. Her fountain of knowledge and attention to detail is immeasurable.’

‘Rayner Grice, the head of the family team, provides an exceptional bespoke service, giving practical, focused advice, guiding her clients through the choppy waters of litigation.’

‘This is a team with real strength in depth. They are all experts and provide the highest level of expert advice to their clients. One of the go-to firms in the region for sophisticated clients.’

‘Rayner is an expert in the field and delivers comprehensive honest advice. Her clients respect her honesty and know that she always acts with their best interests at the forefront of her mind. She leads from the front and the rest of her team follow by delivering a service to their clients of the highest level.’

‘The team is brilliantly led by Rayner Grice. She is an astute lawyer. Very down to earth and provides her clients with practical advice rather than theories. If you are involved in high-value family proceedings, you need Rayner Grice in your corner.’

‘Adam Maguire is a standout solicitor. Technically very good and admired by clients and colleagues alike.’

‘Rayner is a tenacious, powerful and determined solicitor who is totally focused on her clients and the outcome they want. A fierce opponent with an intellect to fear. A powerhouse of a solicitor. Caroline is a talented, calm but hugely effective solicitor. She shows enormous care and compassion for her clients.’ 

‘Rupinder Jagdev is a standout practitioner – not only is she seriously good at her job but her client care is exceptional. My experience of her working on complex public law cases is excellent.’ 

‘Henna Sajid – I have been very impressed by her knowledgeable and communicative approach to her work on family law matters.’

‘Henna Sajid, in particular, responds promptly to my emails and constantly keeps me up to date with how things are going.’

‘Henna Sajid worked on my case. She is an outstanding solicitor who worked tirelessly around the clock for my case. She was very supportive and professional. Truly wish her the best!’

‘Jasbir – his diplomacy, advice, and honesty were key strengths. Jasbir’s understanding of the law and communicating this to me were exceptional. He was meticulous in the preparation of my case. He was calm, reassuring, always available, honest, and exceptionally competent.’

‘Adam Bloodworth is very supportive and understanding, he took the time to get to know me and my conditions which made it substantially easier for me to be able to discuss matters and case issues with him.’

‘Rupinder Jagdev – her attention to detail is second to none. She provides an excellent and dedicated service to all of her clients and is particularly skilled in dealing with vulnerable teenage clients.’

‘Their instructions are clear and there is always a point of contact to ensure that any unforeseen issues can be dealt with.’

‘A very established team in the Midlands with strength in depth.’

‘Hannah Nicholls is spearheading ADR work. She is an extremely diligent solicitor who makes clients feel reassured.’

‘Team with wide range of expertise and skills. Very thorough and always well prepared.’

‘Victoria Fellows is a formidable opponent.’

‘Georgina Fellows is prepared to give robust advice whilst still fighting her client’s corner. Shereen Chohan is one to watch.’

‘Victoria Fellows is a professional who gets to the point. Her instructions and advice prior to my involvement are good – clients’ expectations are well managed.’

‘Great client care skills.’

‘Victoria Fellows is first class. She is knowledgeable, practical and the clients love her.’

‘Katherine Kennedy is an exceptional family law practitioner. As a client you always feel that she is fully engaged with your case. Striking a perfect balance of advocacy on urgent and critical issues and guiding clients how not to expend time and resources on matters.’

‘It is very clear from my interactions with her juniors that Katherine coaches them very effectively. Stephanie Hawthorn was very good. I was completely comfortable with her work. She demonstrated a wonderful level of empathy whilst remaining professional.’

‘The family team at Mills and Reeve stand out for their reputation as a first-class outfit. Katherine Kennedy leads the team. The addition of Matthew Saunderson gives them greater depth and bolsters their reputation in the market.’

‘Katherine Kennedy is a hugely experienced and talented solicitor. There is nothing Katherine has not seen, dealt with or advised upon and this knowledge provides clients with a sense of confidence. A balanced and calm solicitor who takes the temperature out of even the most high conflict of cases.’

‘Katherine Kennedy effectively heads a (relatively) junior team. The more junior members of the team (including Matthew Saunderson and Victoria Potts) can more than hold their own and add significant value to the team. In Children Act matters, the team are excellent.’

‘Matt is known for his personable approach with lay clients and professional colleagues alike, which increases the chances of cases settling without even needing to see the inside of a courtroom.’

‘Victoria is excellent in Children Act matters. Victoria has an excellent attention to detail. Her friendly personality makes it easy to work with her and allows lay clients to build an effective and professional relationship with her.’

‘Katherine Kennedy is a true master. She knows the law inside out and has seen everything before. She provides a high-quality service. As does her team which includes the very streetwise Matthew Saunderson.’

‘Stowe Family Law often seem to go the extra mile for their clients. They will make their clients feel as comfortable as possible with approaching court hearings by arranging conferences with counsel and by attending the hearings with counsel to provide the clients with additional reassurance. Bundles are well put together.’

‘Alice Price is extremely experienced, knowledgeable, efficient and capable. Clients feel very assured that they are in the best hands when Alice is handling their case.’

‘Chelcie Evans is an associate who stands out for her excellent client care. ’

‘Rebecca Calden-Storr and Hannah Stubbs have excellent attention to detail.’

‘Excellent service, always transparent billing. Always quick replies and a caring, personal approach. You feel in the best hands. Excellent experience and well connected with external services and barristers.’

‘I will always be grateful to my solicitor Rebecca Calden-Storr. She is extremely knowledgeable, conscientious and professional and at the same time very helpful and caring. I could always approach her with questions and worries and Rebecca replied very quickly.’

‘I have worked alongside Ms Calden-Storr for some time and she has demonstrated her detailed knowledge of a variety of complex situations and the strategy for dealing with them extremely well. I have every confidence in her knowledge and abilities.’

‘Stowe Family Law are, of course, widely renowned as leaders in the field of family law nationally. Rebecca Calden-Storr is hugely impressive; her manner inspires confidence and she delivers exceptional standards of service. Claire Cleary is also very able.’

‘Karen and Gemma were always on the ball, any concerns I brought to their attention were dealt with swiftly and correspondence from my ex-husband’s solicitor was always passed on to me promptly.’

‘I received fantastic personal service with great advice. My solicitor went above and beyond when dealing with the other party and pension providers. This took a great deal of stress away from me. Gemma Whitchurch.’

‘Very thorough and trained very well. They are very sensitive to personal situations in people’s lives.’

‘Very professional, attentive, attention to detail is great.’

‘Karen Moores carries with her in the legal side of things a calm exterior that covers a ferocious protective attitude of her clients. She can empathise and stand her ground in equal measure.’

‘Karen Moores is the solicitor who helped me with advice and was there to guide me every step of the way. She shielded me from the legal jargon. Divorce is an emotional process and I am grateful to Karen for her legal knowledge during this process.’

‘Karen Moores – her communication and her honest approach in addressing all matters, whether it was good or bad news, was refreshing. She did not try and sugarcoat anything. She managed the other side impeccably.’ 

‘Sydney Mitchell has an excellent team of specialist family lawyers. Karen Moores, Mauro Vinti and Gemma Whitchurch are all recommended for complex and high-value financial remedy work.’

‘They are thorough, knowledgeable, ethical. Aaron was professional and proficient. He acted in the best interest of my child in child arrangement matters.’

‘The family finance team at The Wilkes Partnership is excellent. There is a breadth of legal knowledge and expertise which enables them to advise clients clearly and pragmatically at all stages of the litigation, yet a willingness to seek expert advice when called for.’

‘Aaron Keene is vastly experienced in family finance matters and has excellent client-handling skills. His advice is always clear and pragmatic and he manages clients’ expectations really well. His instructions are always clear and comprehensive and his case management top notch.’

‘Chis Allen-Jones is outstanding – knowledgeable, efficient and approachable.’

‘Aaron Keene impressed me from our very first online meeting; he was pleasant and supportive and I immediately felt that I was in good hands. His advice was clearly stated and he responded quickly to any questions and concerns I had.’

‘Chris Allen-Jones has a reputation for combining his vast experience with an up-to-date and modern approach. He is a difficult opponent and an incredibly good lawyer.’

‘Aaron Keene is always approachable, calm and engaging.’

‘Chris Allen-Jones is a very experienced, calm and dedicated solicitor. He is hugely engaging and confident in his advice.’

‘Rupa Parekh is a very approachable and enthusiastic solicitor who has a bright future in the industry.’

‘Tanya Derrett-Smith is always calm under pressure and exceptional knowledge.’

‘Tania Derrett-Smith – highly experienced and robust when she needs to be – she understands the wider commercial imperatives for clients – she is efficient and responsive with an excellent knowledge of the law.’

‘Exceptional team who have reassured me, helped me understand legal proceedings with patience and care. Tania Derrett-Smith has been incredibly patient and professional and had gone above and beyond to assist me.’ 

‘I found Rupa Parekh to be extremely professional and progressed matters in a timely manner. Rupa adopted a very pragmatic approach which enabled us to progress matters swiftly.’

‘Tania Derrett-Smith is an excellent solicitor who is effective in fighting to get the most for clients whilst also offering sound and realistic advice. She is very well prepared.’

‘Tania Derrett-Smith – every case is prepared with impeccable detail, no stone unturned and a true professional when it comes to pensions and finding a golden nugget in a financial remedies case.’

‘The team is professional, sensible and reasonable. Tania Derrett-Smith has a brilliant legal mind, but is also very pragmatic and solution focused. She is a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Lauren Parton and Patrice Coughlin have been excellent to deal with. I cannot fault any of their services/compassion/knowledge and cannot recommend them highly enough.’

‘Lauren has dealt with my divorce and she has been fantastic! She consistently put me at ease and explained everything thoroughly throughout the process. She has been very supportive, approachable and personable.’ 

‘Mary Kaye and Lauren Parton were very understanding, calm and responsive. I felt their approach wasn’t commercially driven and they genuinely cared for the best possible outcome with the least amount of funds being wasted.’ 

‘Both Mary Kaye and Patrice Coughlin were fantastic individuals in their knowledge and approach. They also made me feel comfortable at all times. Highly recommended.’

‘The personal care and expert guidance made Raydens really stand out. The approach and attitude was all about ensuring the communication had the correct tone throughout, ensuring that it was the language I wanted to present.’

‘Mary Kaye has set up a formidable team at Rayden Solicitors in Birmingham. She leads by example, nothing is too much trouble for Mary. Mary stands alone in the Birmingham legal community in routinely carrying out her own advocacy, meaning for a client they can have a truly bespoke service.‘

‘Raydens are relatively recent arrivals to the Birmingham market but look set for great success. Mary Kaye has a wealth of experience in all areas of family law. Lauren Parton is really “going places” and is highly recommended.’

‘The people were very knowledgeable and always approachable. Communication throughout the process was excellent.’

‘Monica Ghai is a pleasure to work with – she is helpful, client orientated, and the brief and bundle is always impeccable. She is a support in and out of the courtroom.’

‘Aasha Choudhary’s leadership and expertise are truly exceptional. She brings a wealth of experience to the table, demonstrating a strategic mindset and a deep understanding of legal intricacies. Aasha’s commitment to achieving positive outcomes for clients, coupled with her effective communication and leadership skills, set a high standard within the firm.’

‘Monica Ghai – her commitment to continuous learning, attention to detail, and proactive approach in handling legal matters showcase her potential for future leadership roles. Monica’s dedication to client success is commendable.’

‘Very engaging and approachable. Aasha Choudhary embraces new ways of working, and is keen to work with non-lawyers to develop a collaborative approach to meeting her clients’ needs.’

‘The team are made up of individuals who are experienced and knowledgeable in the area of family law, headed up by a partner who puts the needs of the client first.’

‘Aasha Choudhary, Rob Norris – both are consummate professionals, friendly and empathetic, responding to queries and requests for information in a timely manner which ensures any work required can be completed within the timescales set.’

‘They are a small but perfectly formed team who do great work for clients. Aasha Choudhary is approachable and hard working – her clients love her and she does a great job for them.’

‘Aasha Choudhary – Her charm, pragmatic and collaborative approach commands respect from her opponents and often leads to a less costly, swifter and better outcome for her clients.’