The family law practice at Greene & Greene in Bury St Edmunds is ‘small but industrious, effective, and provides a very high-quality service’. Practice head Stuart Hughes is ‘extremely bright but very down to earth', and he is supported by key partner Melanie Pilmer, who handles cross-jurisdictional issues, particularly involving Scotland. ’Cool, calm and collected' associate and Resolution member Emma Alfieri ‘provides sensible, insightful and helpful advice’. The firm handles national as well as regional family work, including high-value matters involving assets in excess of £30m.

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'The capabilities of every member of the team that I encountered inspired confidence.'
'Stuart Hughes' general level of command was most impressive.'
'Stuart Hughes is phenomenal. He is experienced, bright, practical, and no-nonsense; you cannot ask for a better family lawyer. Emma Alfieri is also a star.'
‘I am regularly instructed by Greene and Greene family department. Their family team is small but industrious, effective, and provide a very high-quality service to their clients. They are always very knowledgeable about their client's cases, and every step is taken with a focus on achieving the best outcome in the most proportionate way.’
‘Stuart Hughes is extremely bright but very down to earth and a very effective communicator and clients really respond to him. He provides very thoughtful advice to clients, guiding them in the most effective and proportionate way through proceedings.'
‘They have a breadth in the team, which provides for a range of client's requirements. This means that they can tailor their approach to the individual clients' needs and wishes. Melanie Pilmer is particularly progressing their offering of out of court solutions.’
'Emma Alfieri is a a very valuable addition to the Greene & Greene family team. She provides sensible, insightful and helpful advice. She is extremely efficient and client focussed, and is a very reassuring presence at court.’
��I consider that they are a very well organised and hardworking firm.’