Headed by Manchester-based Emma Collins, Weightmans LLP has ‘a very impressive family law team, now much stronger by reason of the merger of Weightmans and RadcliffeLeBrasseur.’ In London, Caroline Penfold advises on all aspects of private family law, from pre and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements, to complicated financial and property cases involving substantial assets in an international context. Other primary areas of expertise include advising on disputes over children, domestic violence and emergency injunctions. Carina Smith has a diverse practice and a particular interest in cases with an international dimension.
Testimonials
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‘Caroline Penfold has always done high-quality work, with cases involving substantial assets and, often, something particularly difficult involved.'
‘Caroline Penfold is extremely experienced, and has seen most things. She is unflappable, has extremely good strategic thinking, and is always focussing on the end of the case in deciding how to conduct each stage.'
‘Carina Smith is the most conscientious solicitor that any lay client could wish for. She has an encyclopaedic knowledge of her cases and thinks about them from every angle. Her advice is balanced and her client care is second-to-none; she gives a Rolls-Royce service.'
- 'Caroline Penfold, Robert Emmett and Lucy Raho-Jeavons are all excellent. The family team is extremely dedicated and able. They have strength at all levels. They excel in providing an excellent service.'
‘Caroline Penfold is a very experienced partner who provides an excellent personal service to her clients. She is pragmatic and solution-focussed. She provides huge levels of personal support to her clients and is very able at managing their expectations. She has a very good bedside manner and manages to remain calm and unflappable at the tensest of times.'
‘Robert Emmett is incredibly smart, very insightful, and a really impressive family lawyer who delivers terrific results. Caroline Penfold is a natural family lawyer with great experience.'
‘The merger with RLB has offered the brand far more in London. Carina Smith is a fantastic partner with a great client base.'
‘I worked with Carina Smith and was thoroughly impressed with her throughout the process. Carina combined her evident legal knowledge and intelligence with a healthy dose of pragmatism to find the best solutions. I always felt Carina was focused on my best interests.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emma Collins