Family

Hall Brown Family Law

Boutique firm Hall Brown Family Law in Manchester is praised by clients as the ‘best in its class’. The group is particularly sought after by high-net-worth individuals, such as sports personalities, celebrities, and business owners for financial remedy proceedings. These often involve international elements and include divorces and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. The team is also experienced in a broad range of children law matters. The practice is co-headed by James Brown and Sam Hall, who both specialise in all areas of family law with an emphasis on divorce and financial remedy proceedings. The group also includes financial remedy proceedings expert Andrew Newbury and Beth Wilkins, who is particularly experienced in high-net-worth work, pre-nuptial agreements, and Schedule 1 Children Act cases. Madelaine Hailey, who is ‘an up-and-coming star’, is another key contact.

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Testimonials

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‘Hall Brown are, simply put, at the top of their game and deservedly highly prominent in the field of matrimonial finance law. They excel at every level, having some of the most eminent and capable practitioners in the country.’
‘The team has become one of the largest and most sought after in the market. The work it attracts is of the highest quality and it is a firm of real ambition and drive.’
‘Hall Brown is best in its class. They are extremely intelligent, thorough and the leading firm for divorce and financial remedy.’
‘Sam Hall is an incredible work winner with an excellent network.'
'James Brown is technically brilliant and a strong advocate for his clients.'
'Madelaine Hailey is an up-and-coming star. She is pragmatic and a pleasure to deal with.'
'Claire Reid brings really good judgement and offers excellent tactical advice.'
‘Andrew Newbury is without a doubt at the very top of his game, deservedly with a high profile at a national level. Calm, measured and streetwise, he is a force to be reckoned with.'