Jeff Thomas and Rob Green co-head the family offering at Curzon Green Solicitors. The ‘team’s tenacity, attention to detail and complete professionalism’ are praised. It has a solid reputation for advising on the financial implications of divorce for mid to high-net-worth clients, and for handling child arrangements applications. Senior associate Kelly-Ann Welsh and associate Umar Mirza are both well-regarded.

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‘Jeff Thomas is the backbone of Curzon Green in his field. He’s completely honest, reliable and respectful at all times whilst keeping realistic of the situation.'
‘Kelly-Ann Welsh fully understands my case , has strong problem-solving abilities and always provides excellent advice.'
‘Kelly-Ann Welsh would always respond in a timely manner and even late in to the evening, as she understood that a quick reply or response was needed. She always demonstrated a caring understanding of the situation whilst being professional.'
‘Umar Mirza is a compassionate man. He listens and advises honestly, which made him extremely effective for my situation. He offered alternatives which allowed me to make decisions based on my personal circumstances.'
‘A superb professional group of solicitors. Rob Green and Jeff Thomas are superb at their job.'
‘Umar Mirza has been nothing short of exceptional throughout. He has been keen to talk things through, both with me and his colleagues, to ensure the best decisions have been made and there was always clear understanding and process around those decisions.'
‘Umar Mirza is a very kind professional with a wide-ranging skill set. Umar drives and motivates everyone around him and always has the best interest for his clients.'
‘Kelly-Ann Welsh has the full package: the personal touch with clients with the forensic eye of an excellent lawyer. Umar Mirza is dedicated to his clients with a keen eye on outcomes.'

Work highlights

Acting for a wife in long-running financial proceedings where there are numerous disclosure issues.
Acting for the respondent father in proceedings brought by his wife for a Non-Molestation Order and Occupation Order under the Family Law Act 1996 and a Child Arrangements Order within corresponding Children Act 1989 proceedings.
Acting for a wife in an acrimonious and bitterly contested case involving child arrangements, injunctions, and financial applications.