Excello Law
Client SatisfactionLowry Legal in Manchester is ‘boutique in the absolute best sense of the word’ and represents clients across the full range of family law services, including divorce and separation, cohabitation and nuptial agreements, and matters relating to children. The ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ Katie McCann frequently acts for high-net-worth clients in all matters regarding family law, with particular expertise in financial settlements in separation and divorce proceedings. The group also includes Michael Gregory, who is ‘great on financial remedies but also a go-to in surrogacy and fertility law’, and Abigail Woodcock, who has a broad practice with a particular interest in financial settlements in divorce and separation cases. Lesley Smythe joined the firm from DTM Legal LLP in July 2023 and is a specialist in all financial matters relating to divorce, Schedule 1 Children Act proceedings, nuptial agreements, and farming cases.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Personal level of care and high level of professionalism. A high-octane team large enough for a wealth of expertise and experience but small enough to have rich discussions, pool ideas and know their clients and cases personally. Boutique in the absolute best sense of the word.’
- ‘A client-friendly team who robustly represent their clients interests. Vastly experienced in all areas of their work, genuine expertise and hugely respected in the industry. Certainly the premier family team in the north west as far as I am concerned.’
- ‘A well-known and prominent family law specialist firm with good quality at all levels.’
- ‘Lesley Smythe was outstanding.'
- ‘Katie McCann was so knowledgeable and experienced. She was able to be tactful and tailor the best possible team for my personal situation.'
- ‘Katie McCann is Barrister and works hard to understand her clients and give them the best opportunity to be heard and valued. She will spend time focusing on detail and covering all the groundwork with leads and case studies.'
- 'Abigail was always on hand to provide reassurance and updates and I felt that whilst remaining extremely professional, the situation was relatively stress free due to her manner and approach, given the circumstances.'
- 'Michael Gregory is great on financial remedies but also a go-to in surrogacy and fertility law.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Katie McCann