The ‘fantastic' family group at Slater and Gordon in Manchester has expertise in a broad range of family matters, and the group is particularly experienced in representing clients in high-value financial remedy proceedings and children matters, as well as advising on nuptial agreements. Praised for her ’knowledge, professionalism and strong capabilities’, practice head Georgina Chase advises on a broad range of family matters, including complex matrimonial finance cases, private children disputes, and cohabitation issues. The ‘standout' Hannah Saxe joined from Irwin Mitchell in September 2023, and is an expert in complex child arrangements, often ones involving an international element, as well as modern family structures such as international adoption and surrogacy. Rebecca Cliff in Liverpool, who is ’extremely capable and conscientious’, is also a key contact.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A firm that covers the full breadth of family law work. From low-value asset matters to HNW individuals, Slater and Gordon are a fantastic firm that delivers the legal product!’

  • ‘Georgina Chase is sympathetic and understanding to her clients, and fights their corner hard.'

  • ‘A personable and professional team.’

  • ‘Rebecca Cliff is extremely capable and conscientious, giving her client’s exceptional service.’

  • ‘Hannah Saxe is a well-informed, enthusiastic and highly motivated family law specialist.’

  • ‘Georgina Chase is particularly helpful and leading a team of excellent solicitors. I would highly recommend Georgina for her knowledge, professionalism and strong capabilities. She is an excellent asset to the Manchester legal sector.’

  • ‘Hannah Saxe is the standout member of the family team at Slater and Gordon; she excels in dealing with the most complex children law and modern family matters, and she has gained well-deserved recognition for her successful outcomes in complex children cases with international elements.’

  • ‘The team received a huge boost with the arrival of Hannah Saxe as a partner. Her move there was a coup for them given her excellent reputation and stellar legal pedigree in the north west market.'

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Georgina Chase

Other key lawyers

Hannah Saxe, Rebecca Cliff