Nikki Hale
VardagsFull-service family practice Vardags in Manchester has ‘a strong reputation for handling complex and high-net-worth family law cases’, and the group regularly acts for a variety of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on the financial aspects arising from relationship breakdowns, such as divorce and financial remedy proceedings, as well as the full range of children matters. The team often advises on cases with an international element and leverages the knowledge of the firm’s financial forensic and property departments. Praised by one client as ’the best divorce lawyer anyone could ever instruct', practice head Emma Gill is an expert in divorce and matrimonial finance. The group also includes family finance specialist Gareth Curtis, Lucy Williams, who advises on all matters relating to divorce and complex children work, including parental alienation and abduction, and Annemarie Bradley, who ‘works tirelessly for her clients and simply goes above and beyond' in both financial and children matters. The ’unbelievably supportive' Nikki Hale, who specialises in complex financial cases, is another key practitioner. Former Poole Alcock LLP lawyers Amie Pine, who specialises in financial matters, including those in the agricultural sector, and Nicola Jones, who brings extensive experience in both finance and children matters, joined the group in November 2023.
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‘Vardags Solicitors have a strong reputation for handling complex and high-net-worth family law cases. The team is distinguished for its strategic approach to financial disputes and arrangements involving children. Their expertise in navigating thorny legal issues, combined with a commitment to clear and straightforward client communication, sets them apart.'
‘Emma Gill is exceptional. She is highly intelligent yet down-to-earth, pragmatic and reassuring. To describe Emma as a lighthouse at what was the darkest time for me is an understatement. Emma is, as I have told her many times, the best divorce lawyer anyone could ever instruct and a truly wonderful person.'
‘Kate Kempster was an absolute pleasure to deal with and her knowledge of publications and legal documents was fantastic. Her communication skills were exemplary and I had every confidence in her abilities. I felt supported during a very challenging period of my life and greatly valued the services provided by Kate and her team.’
‘I worked with Gareth Curtis, Kate Kempster, and the rest of their team. Gareth and Kate were very clear in their advice for what they felt was the best outcome for me. They are extremely professional, but at the same time friendly and helpful. The made me feel at ease throughout a very difficult process to which I could see no end. As a client, I felt valued, respected and thoroughly represented. I have no hesitation in recommending them to any potential client.’
‘Nikki Hale has been unbelievably supportive throughout the whole process. Nikki and her team have responded incredibly quickly with any queries I may have raised. They have been reassuring when needed, responded quickly when needed and never phased by anything that happened; in fact, they always think one step ahead.'
- ‘Lucy Williams is fantastic.’
- 'Annemarie Bradley works tirelessly for her clients and simply goes above and beyond.'
‘Amie Pine has pretty much given me hope in humanity. The care she takes and the level of understanding she has for my particularly difficult case and her work ethic is second-to-none.’
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Emma Gill
VardagsGareth Curtis
VardagsNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lucy Williams
VardagsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emma Gill