England - East Anglia • Private client
Mishcon de Reya LLP
Mishcon de Reya LLP in Cambridge has expanded the national reach of its family law practice since its recent merger with a London firm, and frequently advises high-net-worth individuals on matters involving assets in excess of £10m. The firm has ‘a very collaborative and cohesive team with extremely strong technical knowledge and client care skills'. Jackie Wells leads the entrepreneurial wealth and family teams while managing associate Rachel Bevan provides clients with a ’faultless service'. Senior counsel Alexandra Gooden is ‘confident and knowledgeable, and has the experience to ensure clients get the best possible outcome'.
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'I was so impressed with the way Jackie and her team steered me through that terrible time I was going through and I hold her in very high esteem. Nothing was too much trouble, they always kept me up-to-date with proceedings. I value and trust them on the advice I was given.'
‘The Taylor Vinters team was very responsive and dealt with my situation very sensitively throughout the two years I was dealing with my complicated divorce. I was reassured by their level of knowledge and breadth of experience in dealing with similar cases.’
‘Dr Alexandra Gooden was amazing in her handling of my case. She was confident and knowledgeable and had the experience required to ensure that I had the best possible outcome. Her sensitive approach was truly appreciated at a moment of significant pain and upheaval for my family. I have subsequently recommended her to two other friends and work colleagues who also need assistance with their divorces.’
'Taylor Vinters were professional and responsive throughout my dealings with them. They operate with a high degree of integrity and were both commercial and empathetic in their dealings on a sensitive family matter.'
'Rachel Bevan really got to grips with what we were trying to achieve and made the whole process as painless as possible. Whilst I'm sure she had many demands on her day we always received a faultless service and we trusted Rachel implicitly.'
‘Whilst a small team, it is very collaborative and cohesive with extremely strong technical knowledge and client care skills. The individual members of the team are extremely committed to their clients, with huge energy and great judgement. They are each sensitive to their client's individual needs, but are determined and robust when needed to get the matters resolved.’
‘Jackie Wells is a great leader. A strong presence with good communication skills. Alexandra Gooden is steely and forthright with great judgement and client care. She has superb technical knowledge. Rachel Bevan is a standout associate and displays experience beyond her years. Very committed and again superb client care. Very much a team player.’
‘Alexandra Gooden is easy to deal with, pragmatic, and outcome focussed, and Rachel Bevan contributes a lot to the local community.'
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Jackie Wells