Prettys Solicitors LLP in Ipswich 'stands out due to its unwavering commitment to their clients in the field of family law', and client praise the firm's 'exceptional blend of legal expertise, empathy, and strategic thinking'. Head of personal law Georgie Hall and head of family Georgina Rayment are the standout practitioners. They increasingly focus on mediation and pure collaborative work. Senior associate and accredited mediator Victoria Mayhew and newly hired senior associate Sarina Bailey from Birketts LLP also play pivotal roles in complex financial cases, frequently involving international aspects.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Georgie Hall has genuine kindness, care, and compassion in which she brings to her work. This ability to seamlessly blend legal knowledge with a compassionate approach, putting myself at ease while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. I felt well supported but also reassured by her empathetic demeanour. I am immensely grateful for her expertise and caring nature, which made a challenging process more manageable.’

  • ‘Georgina Rayment has been amazing during the years it has taken to get my divorce completed. The length of time being no reflection on her or the practice but the other parties reluctance as well as court delays resulting from the pandemic. I have always felt she has been fair and honest with her assessments and advice. Georgina has responded quickly to queries and has been understanding of me and my family. ’

  • ‘I deal solely with Victoria Mayhew, not only is she ultra-professional but she’s warm and a constant reassurance.’

  • ‘Victoria Mayhew was my divorce solicitor. She was incredibly supportive, professional, and kind.’

  • ‘Excellent out of London firm - and definitely the leading firm in East Anglia for children work and financial relief.’

  • ‘Victoria Mayhew is a star. She is amazing with clients and is always looking to achieve the best outcome for them. I would recommend her to anyone.’

  • ‘Sarina Bailey is particularly responsive and a pleasure to work with. She is a team member and works alongside counsel to get the best outcome possible for her clients. ’

  • ‘Georgie Hall. An experienced and highly regarded and respected family lawyer. She embraces a collaborative approach and is extremely effective at securing excellent settlements. A very good lawyer who litigates only where necessary and to very good effect. A delightful person to work with. She really cares about her clients.’

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Georgie Hall, Georgina Rayment

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Victoria Mayhew, Sarina Bailey