Mishcon de Reya LLP has a large national family law practice, in which the Cambridge office is an important hub, thanks largely to the vast experience of 'no-nonsense, solution-focused and deeply committed' Jackie Wells in entrepreneurial wealth and family law matters. Clients remark that 'the advice is timely and always broken down and explained in very straightforward language'. 'Commercially astute, savvy and professional' managing associate Rachel Bevan and senior counsel Alexandra Gooden are also prominent practitioners. Managing associate Silvia Devecchi is a key adviser on high-value cases involving non-matrimonial property, the valuation of business assets, and multi-jurisdictional issues.
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- 'Alexandra Gooden is a solicitor who made me feel extremely confident about what she was doing and the advice she was giving, however involved or complex the situation might be. Felt like a very safe - and knowledgeable - pair of hands.'
- 'Rachel Bevan is a rising star, commercially astute, savvy and professional.'
‘A well run, cohesive and experienced team who have been bolstered by the recent merger of Taylor Vinters and Mishcons with a mutually beneficial outcome for both. They can utilise their deep local knowledge and benefit from the range of legal expertise provided by the London firm.’
‘Jackie Wells provides the magic at Mishcon de Reya in Cambridge. She brings a wealth of experience in financial remedy work with particular expertise in the tech companies, city finance and farming cases in which she specialises. She is no-nonsense, solution-focused and deeply committed to cases literally leaving no stone unturned.'
- 'Rachel Bevan's skills and knowledge belie her relatively junior status: personable and bright she cuts through the verbiage to get to the core of a problem and pinpoint its solution.'
- 'Surely the front runner family law firm in England at the moment. Their expertise is second to none, and their experience on the most difficult and technical of cases cannot be matched. They are particularly strong for international families, and offer clients a great advantage of limitless contacts if a multi disciplinary approach is required. Whatever/ whoever you need - Mishcon will put together and coordinate a team of experts to provide the best possible service. Their “little black book” cannot be replicated.'
- 'Rachel Bevan - tremendous skill and is utterly unflappable even in high pressure cases, of which she has much experience.'
‘Simply one of the best family teams in the country. Able to handle the full range of family disputes up to the most-complex ultra-high net worth cases. Very strong in cases which concern innovative FinTech businesses and crypto assets.’
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