The ‘wonderful’ family team at Seddons offers ’a boutique service’ dealing with ‘large-scale litigation’. ‘Immensely experienced’ team head Neil Russell is a go-to for divorce cases, nuptial agreements, and cohabitation matters. The ’superb‘ Catherine Hancock joined the team in September 2023 from legacy firm Axiom DWFM; she is a mediator with notable experience in complex children law matters. In January 2024, David Thompson moved over from JMW Solicitors LLP, and Kate Ryan joined the team from IBB Law in February 2024.

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  • ‘Catherine Hancock is a consummate professional and has vast experience. She is a gem and approachable and a rare find. She is extremely knowledgeable. She is the opposite of a cold, brash lawyer and I would recommend her highly to any of my colleagues.’

  • ‘Neil Russell is immensely experienced and brings a commercial wisdom to cases as well as excellent legal acumen. He has a well deserved following and builds strong relationships with his clients.’

  • ‘Seddons provide a high quality service to both lay and professional clients.'

  • ‘Seddons are a wonderful team. They offer a boutique service but often deal with large scale litigation.'

  • 'There is a real focus on always ensuring matters are resolved outside of court where possible and they have real strength in their ability to resolve matters through alternative dispute resolution.’

  • ‘Catherine Hancock is superb. There is no detail left out and no stone left unturned. She is hugely thorough and really cares about her clients and her cases.'

  • ‘Seddons provide practical, sensible advice, delivered in a compassionate way.’

  • ‘Victoria Spencer is an excellent solicitor who is always meticulously prepared. She routinely demonstrates excellent judgment and gives clear, sensible advice.’

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Practice head

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Neil Russell

Other key lawyers

Catherine Hancock, David Thompson, Kate Ryan, Victoria Spencer