Stephanie Clifton
Freeths LLPFreeths LLP has a robust track record for handling complex and high-value financial and children disputes on behalf of a range of clients including business owners and entrepreneurs, and their spouses. Practice head Nikki Aston chiefly handles cases which involve complex financial business and trust structures; and Stephanie Clifton, who ‘works tirelessly for the client’, specialises in divorce and financial remedy matters, and also handles complex private children's law cases.
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‘Freeths is highly regarded locally as a small but strong family law team.’
‘Nikki Aston is a star. Well regarded and has a bright future ahead of her. She is tenacious but pragmatic.’
‘Nikki Aston and Stephanie Clifton are approachable, reasonable and knowledgeable solicitors who go above and beyond for their clients.’
‘Freeths have a very strong team in Nottingham headed by the hugely energetic and committed Nikki Aston. She has built a team around her and as a result, is able to be proactive and forward-thinking in promoting her client's best interests.’
‘Nikki Aston has amazing energy and cares passionately about her clients and getting them the best outcomes. Her colleague Stephanie Clifton is a hugely competent and able assistant, who gets to the heart of an issue and works tirelessly for the client.’
‘Nikki Aston has a burgeoning practice in the East Midlands and is based in Nottingham. Nikki assists clients across a wide range of family matters from high-net-worth divorces to complex Children Act proceedings.'
'Nikki is firm, calm and collected. She always makes me feel she is available and works very efficiently. I value her directness where necessary, but also gentle guidance and support where necessary.'
'Nikki Aston is a great solicitor. Pragmatic, professional, and conscientious in everything she does. Clients love her for good reason. Never gives anything less than the best for her clients.'
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Nikki Aston