Mills & Reeve LLP has a deep bench of family lawyers who handle high-value and complex matrimonial and children matters across East Anglia and nationally. Trained arbitrator, collaborative lawyer, mediator and 'tough negotiator' Nick Stone leads the firm-wide practice from Norwich. Also in Norwich, 'diligent and scrupulously fair' principal associate Frances Bailey and senior Naomi Shelton are highly regarded. The Cambridge office is home to 'highly intelligent, street-smart, pragmatic' local lead partner Caitlin Jenkins and senior family law consultant Roger Bamber. Also in Cambridge, principal associates Ania Tarasiewicz, Hannah Wilson and Rachel Brand are 'a group of exceptionally bright and able lawyers working as a well-oiled team'.

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‘They are tough, committed and businesslike. They understand business, start-ups, risk and a desire to get deals done.’
‘Nick Stone - tough negotiator. Understands dynastic family farms and all the complications that go with generations of hard graft. Ania Tarasiewicz - nothing passes her by. She has an eye for detail and knows her client's cases inside out: Someone you wan ton your team and not on the other side.'
'The family team at M&R work seamlessly together, under the very able stewardship of Caitlin Jenkins. Caitlin harnesses a group of exceptionally bright and able lawyers into a well oiled team.'
'Caitlin Jenkins - incredibly highly regarded in the family law sector in Cambridge. She is highly intelligent, street-smart, pragmatic and knows every corner of her cases.'
‘Mills & Reeve are a top-tier firm with first-class solicitors. They are personable, talented, compassionate and committed. They are regularly hosting industry events. The quality of their legal knowledge is exceptionally high across the board and they work very hard to represent their clients as well as possible.'
‘Caitlin Jenkins - very astute and solution focussed. Pragmatic. One of the leading lawyers in the area. Collaborative. Hannah Wilson - again very pragmatic, intelligent, a pleasure to deal with. Rachel Brand - helpful, knowledgeable, great client care skills.’
'Nick Stone and his close-knit team provide a very efficient, knowledgeable and supportive service for anyone unfortunate to go through divorce. They have many years of experience between them, and provide a wholly seamless service.'
'Nick Stone is exceptional, being wise, compassionate yet takes no nonsense when needed. Always responds quickly to any questions and has a lovely gentle humour which is essential.'

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