England - North West • Private client
Ward Hadaway LLP
Ward Hadaway LLP focus on high-net worth mandates, acting for individuals with both UK and non-UK assets in divorce and financial remedy proceedings. Within its broad range of expertise, the practice also has specialisms in surrogacy and fertility law, as well as post-divorce financial counsel. Leading the team is the highly experienced Christine Barker who advises on complex financial settlement negotiations, possessing a wealth of knowledge regarding pension and trust arrangements. Liz Bottrill is highly sought after for her proficiency in nuptial agreements, as well as her understanding of cohabitation, children, and surrogacy issues. David Burrows is active in the firm’s steady stream of domestic violence cases, while Rachael Longman‘s is intimately familiar with children arrangement proceedings during parental disputes.
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‘Rachel Ward made me feel safe during hard and stressful times.’
‘I worked with Liz Bottrill. I was always able to get a response if she was unavailable, either from her secretary or her trainee.’
‘Liz Bottrill is very Knowledgeable in relation to matrimonial matters, with particular experience in advising clients with impaired mental capacity under the Court of Protection. She is very down to earth and very good explaining matters to clients.’
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Christine Barker, Liz Bottrill