Fladgate LLP’s ‘strong family team’ was bolstered in November 2023 by the addition of Catherine Costley and Joshua Moger from Payne Hicks Beach LLP. The practice draws on the firm’s private capital focus, often advising those with family businesses and passion asset collectors. Teresa Cullen is noted for her ’formidable’ knowledge of finance cases, while Hetty Gleave’s art and cultural property expertise supports her work with high-net-worth divorces. Pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and financial provisions for unmarried parents are both areas in which Costley is particularly experienced, and Moger is ‘tenacious and enthusiastic’ in both finance and children matters. Rebecca Christie has notable experience working with victims of domestic abuse. The practice also saw a notable boost in September 2024 with the additional recruitment of the highly regarded Rebecca Cockcroft from Payne Hicks Beach LLP; Cockcroft now heads up the practice.
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‘Hetty Gleave is an experienced and highly proficient family lawyer with an excellent sense of judgment.'
'Rebecca Christie is a rising star, surely one of the best associate solicitors in London with huge technical acumen and a very hardworking lawyer. Its always good to work on matters with them.’
‘Teresa Cullen is formidable in the knowledge she has about private and finance cases. She is not afraid to give the 'tough advice' which is often needed in these cases but does so in a sympathetic and knowledgeable way.'
‘Hetty Gleave is devoted to her client's cause. Clients always feel supremely supported by Hetty even though she does not shy away from giving unpalatable advice when required.’
‘Catherine Costley has some of the best client care skills around, empathetic, uncanny knack for teasing out a client's real objectives, easy to work with and very diligent. Clients trust her unconditionally.'
'Joshua Moger is a future superstar junior partner. Technically astute, good with figures, on top of the law, great client skills and generally affable.’
‘A strong family law team is being built here, particularly with the recent additions of Catherine Costley and Joshua Moger.’
‘Joshua Moger is tenacious and enthusiastic in putting his clients' cases; humane and understanding behind the scenes.’
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