Chester-based Aaron & Partners LLP is praised as an ‘absolutely first-class’ family practice by clients, and the group has particular expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals on the financial aspects of a relationship breakdown. The team represents land owners, business owners, and farmers on marital agreements and complex financial structures. Practice head Simon Magner Mawdsley is ‘an outstanding family lawyer with huge intellect and real empathy’, and he is sought after for his high-net-worth financial remedy and children work. Other key practitioners include Lorraine Saunders, who focuses on high-net-worth remedy work and private children law, and finance specialist Victoria Syvret, who is also a seasoned mediator.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Attention to detail and legal prowess. They provide a London style approach to their financial remedy cases at regional prices. They are first-class in every respect.’

  • ‘Excellent all-round team.’

  • ‘Simon Magner Mawdsley and his team are dedicated to the best outcome for their clients. When I was going through a painful and quite expensive divorce they acted with friendliness and professionalism in equal measure. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them. Absolutely first class.’

  • 'Simon Magner Mawdsley is a top class solicitor.'

  • ‘Simon Magner Mawdsley is an outstanding family lawyer with huge intellect and real empathy.’

  • ‘Lorraine Saunders has always been very organised, fully across the detail and able to provide helpful instructions, and remains level-headed even when faced with difficult opponents or even difficult clients.’

  • ‘Lorraine Saunders and Victoria Syvret are efficient, update you on a regular basis and collaborate well.’

  • ‘Lorraine Saunders always keep me updated. She is very passionate about getting the right outcome for me but always reiterating what the courts and judge like to see, and ensuring that all the correct forms are completed.'

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simon Magner Mawdsley

Other key lawyers

Lorraine Saunders, Victoria Syvret