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Hunt & Coombs LLP

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The family practice at Hunt & Coombs LLP is ‘empathetic and good at listening to clients, and it puts the client at the heart of the issue'. Partner Hannah Byatt in St Neots took over leadership of the practice from Farhana Butt in Peterborough in 2023, though Butt remains an active fee earner. In Peterborough, consultants Denis White (who is ’a legend in the field') and Edward Owen (who is ‘the calm port in a storm') remain closely involved in family law matters. The firm has 13 specialist family lawyers and frequently handles cases with multimillion-pound assets.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team are proactive in signposting their clients to alternative dispute resolution resources alongside their legal services, offering a holistic approach to family matters. This I feel puts the client at the heart of the issue and it reduces the cost for the client significantly. They are empathetic and good at listening to their clients and enabling them to feel supported during what is a a challenging journey. The team are keen to learn and adopt new approaches within the family arena.’

  • ‘I value the integrity and professionalism of the team . They provide clients with information relevant to the layperson in a way they can understand rather than legal terms which they may find difficult to process. Hannah Byatt, Farhana Butt, and Katie Copsey are a pleasure to be associated with and I have the utmost respect for them and the role they play in the family law arena.’

  • ‘Rachael Bridges works incredibly hard and truly goes above and beyond in terms of client care. Her advice is also spot on and she is not afraid to give clients advice that they might find difficult to hear’

  • ‘Particularly strong in public law. Denis White is a legend in the field.'

  • ‘Denis White is incredibly knowledgeable in public children law, including in some quite niche areas.'

  • ‘The family team is efficient and knowledgeable. As counsel, they always respond to my queries quickly and helpfully.’

  • ‘Rachael Bridges is excellent and gives easy-to-follow advice.'

  • ‘Hunt & Coombs is a leader in family law in Peterborough and the surrounding areas. Their work standards are extremely high and the client care is reliable and consistent.’

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Farhana Butt

Farhana Butt

Hunt & Coombs LLP

Farhana is a Partner and leads the Family Team at Hunt & Coombs. Farhana is a leading family law solicitor who helps clients with separation, divorce, pre-nuptial contracts, cohabitation agreements and children's residence and contact arrangements. She has considerable experience of handling divorces involving complex financial arrangements and substantial property holdings. Farhana is one of the most prominent Asian family lawyers in the local area and has frequently advised on the validity of religious ceremonies under English law.

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Hannah Byatt

Hannah Byatt

Hunt & Coombs LLP

Hannah is a Partner in our Wills Trusts & Probate team and specialises in family work and supports her clients through divorces and children matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hannah Byatt, Farhana Butt

Other key lawyers

Denis White, Katie Copsey, Rachael Bridges