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Collyer Bristow LLP

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Collyer Bristow LLP fields a ‘fabulous team of dynamic, bright and engaged individuals', and the 'strengths in the team run from partner level all the way down to associate level’. Under the leadership of Toby Yerburgh, it acts primarily for high-net-worth clients, frequently advising on substantial matrimonial finance matters. Many of its cases have an international dimension. Michael Drake and Philippa Dolan are among the other key figures in the practice, and consultant Mark Harrop rejoined the team from Family Law Partners in early 2023. Through Tanya Roberts in particular, it also regularly handles international relocation and complicated children disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Tanya Roberts is an amazing family lawyer. She has a wonderful, calm manner, is tough when needed but not overly aggressive or provocative. Her aim is always to secure a fair settlement for her client whilst protecting the children needs also.'

  • 'Toby Yerburgh is superb and clients adore him. He writes the best letters. Laura Burrows is also brilliant and super sensible.'
  • ‘Toby Yerburgh has energy which is not often seen from a Head of Department. He is very well respected and this shows in his ability to achieve the absolute best for clients, whether by negotiating with the other side or in litigation.'

  • 'Michael Drake is a senior statesman of the family law world. Hugely well respected, clients love his kind but intelligent approach and ability to think outside the box no matter how complex the situation. He has phenomenal commercial acumen.'
  • 'Mark Harrop is an incredibly welcome addition to this already thriving team. Mark is incredibly intelligent, sensible and pragmatic. He is calm and unflappable even in situations where many would crumble. His experience as a judge only widens the breadth of advice he provides to clients.'
  • ‘Philippa Dolan has empathy, understanding and wisdom in equal and ample measure. She is liked and respected within the profession, and uses her market position to deliver good outcomes for her clients without the need for an expensive and risky fight in court. She is first rate.'
  • ‘Mark Harrop is especially strong. His huge experience and pragmatic, sensitive and commercially aware advice is extremely reassuring to clients. A first-rate and happy team delivering top-quality legal advice in a cost-effective and outcome-focussed manner.'

  • ’‘Toby Yerburgh and Philippa Dolan are standout partners based on the work they do and as opponents. Superb team in a boutique firm. All brilliant individually and collectively. Start strategic planning from the outset and give superb, competent and practical advice.'

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Toby Yerburgh

Collyer Bristow LLP

Partner and Head of the Family team. Toby specialises in family and matrimonial matters with emphasis on Financial and Private Children Act work, particularly with international elements. An acknowledged expert on Prenuptial contracts.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Toby Yerburgh

Other key lawyers

Tanya Roberts, Michael Drake, Mark Harrop, Philippa Dolan, Laura Burrows, Bethany Wood