The family law practice at Ashtons Legal is ‘proactive, reliable and knowledgeable'. The firm has extensive coverage across East Anglia thanks to practice head Mary Pearce, who is an ’expert at managing and running complex money cases', and associate Katy Rush in Ipswich, senior associate Sameena Manzar (who has ‘exceptional client skills that encourage clients to make difficult litigation manageable and successful'), and ’dedicated and tenacious‘ associate Joanna Cotgrove in Cambridge, and associate Victoria Cole in Bury St Edmunds. Some niche international war crimes work is undertaken by Stephen Williams in Ipswich.

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‘Very friendly but at the same time very professional.’
'I feel there is individualism. There are different specialists within the firm , and so specialist support could be obtained when required.'
'Our solicitor is professional and yet personal. I get the feeling she has an understanding of my concerns and frustrations.'
‘The family team at Ashtons Legal is proactive, reliable and knowledgeable. They work for a range of clients and always provide high-quality instructions.’
‘Joanna Cotgrove is a leader in the Cambridge Family Law Community. She is dedicated and tenacious in relation to her client's needs and always available when they need her. She comes up with unique solutions to problems and really thinks about the best interests of those she is representing whilst reaching a practical and sensible conclusion. Sameena Manzar is equally a very skilled lawyer who also fights hard for her clients.’
‘Sameena Manzar has exceptional client skills that encourage and support a client to make difficult litigation manageable and successful.’
‘Mary Pearce is as experienced as she is expert at managing and running complex money cases, and her clear advice is given in a sympathetic and understanding way.’
'The team is very personable and adopt a hands on approach. They are specialists and work in a collaborative manner. Their focus is always on the client and the service they provide to them.'