England - East Anglia • Private client
Fraser Dawbarns
Fraser Dawbarns has a prominent family law practice that serves West Norfolk and East Cambridgeshire. The team frequently handles high-value divorce and pre-nuptial agreements, complex children matters including guardianship orders, cohabitation agreements, and TOLATA applications. ‘Approachable and accessible’ practice head and senior partner Deborah Allen in King’s Lynn focuses exclusively on the financial aspects of marriage and relationship breakdowns, and in particular matters involving family businesses and trusts. Senior associate Rebecca Woodley in Downham Market is ‘hugely experienced and gives calm, pragmatic and sensible advice'.
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Testimonials
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'Engaging the services of Deborah Allen was certainly the right decision as her experience and efficiency was well worth it.’
'Deborah Allen was very approachable and accessible, even when she was on annual leave she took the time to look out for correspondence that needed attention. All of her team were always very attentive and dealt with all matters in a timely and efficient manner.’
‘Rebecca Woodley is hugely experienced and gives calm, pragmatic and sensible advice in family matters.’
‘Good personal service.’
‘Rebecca Woodley really cares about her clients.’
‘They are a well-respected firm in North Norfolk.'
‘ Deborah Allen and Rebecca Woodley have good reputations and are well respected.’
‘Jackie Jessiman is sensible, down-to-earth, and speaks the client's language.’
Work highlights
- Advised an East Anglian resident with multimillion-pound assets in UK, Dubai, and Singapore following the breakdown of a long marriage.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Deborah Allen