At Bates Wells & Braithwaite, ‘the strength of the team lies in its experience and its ability to empathise with clients from every walk of life’. The firm is adept in all aspects of divorce and separation, financial and property matters, pre-nuptial agreements, and but public and private children law issues. Practice head Denise Head and up-and-coming partner Scott Emsden are ‘approachable and conscientious’. ‘Her experience and knowledge are top-notch’, say clients of consultant Nicky Coates.
Testimonials
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'I usually work with Scott Emsden who is exceptional when dealing with victims of domestic abuse. He listens and is empathetic giving them excellent advice and guidance.'
‘The family team is led by the very experienced Denise Head. Nicky Coates is a member of the team who also has a wealth of experience in family law. Both Denise and Nicky are conciliatory in their approach for which they have both benefitted from their respective collaborative training.’