Geldards LLP

Geldards LLP‘s broad family law offering spans mediation, private FDRs and neutral evaluations, family arbitration and collaborative law, among many others, and has been praised as ’a force of a team’ who are ‘thorough, knowledgeable and approachable’. Experienced specialist family practitioner Fiona Apthorpe heads the team. Jane Cowley is notable for her strong matrimonial finance practice which sees her routinely act on matters with complex tax, pensions and trust issues. Claire Dean chiefly lends her expertise to high net worth financial remedy cases and is also highly regarded for her experience on complex and sensitive children cases. Natalie Haydon-Yeung represents HNWIs on financial matters involving property portfolios, business assets, trust assets and pensions, as well as undertaking complex children cases.

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Testimonials

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‘Geldards is a very professional set-up but in my experience is also very supportive and understands the emotional toll of harrowing proceedings. They have a cohesive team approach, and I have always been able to contact someone from the team I am working with. Deadlines are well organised to be completed in advance. ’
‘Kate Keenan has undoubtedly been the stand-out individual I have worked with; supportive and professional at all times, coordinating efficiently between the children and finance proceedings. She is always well-prepared and switched on. Notwithstanding that, all the individuals I have worked with have been very capable and professional. ’
‘The team all put the client first and work well together. In terms of expertise and experience, they are a well-balanced outfit and the client is always placed with a partner or associate appropriate for the complexity of the case, the age, ethnicity etc of the client and the budgetary requirements of the client.’
‘Fiona Apthorpe is empathetic, a good and clear communicator, highly experienced and a first-class lawyer.’
‘Technically strong and experienced but practical in delivery and solution-focused.’
‘They are a force of a team who are rapidly growing. They are well respected, covering a wide range of family work, and are known for being thorough, knowledgeable and approachable. They also offer mediation, and private FDRs through Fiona Apthorpe.'
‘Fiona Apthorpe is the stand-out individual, who offers a no-nonsense, pragmatic and very technical service.'
‘Claire Dean is a truly exceptional private law children solicitor. With years of experience, a caring attitude towards every client and respect from all professionals who know her.'